# M. Bigourd — Penguin Island character guide

> M. Bigourd in Penguin Island by Anatole France.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bigourd

**First appearance:** 0061-i-madame-clarence-s-drawing-room

## Who they are

A minor character in social or political scenes.

## In the story

### [III: The Cabal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/iii-the-cabal)

Delivers a speech analyzing Penguin dissatisfaction and advising covert manipulation through a Republican front.

### [IV: Viscountess Olive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/iv-viscountess-olive)

Mentioned as having convinced Father Agaric that the government can only be destroyed by one of its defenders.

### [V: The Prince des Boscénos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/v-the-prince-des-bosc-nos)

Present in the audience and comments on Vulcanmould's indiscretions.

### [II: The Charity of St. Orberosia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/ii-the-charity-of-st-orberosia)

Mentioned as part of the aristocratic congregation at the retreat.

### [IX: The Final Consequences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/ix-the-final-consequences)

A moderate Right supporter who introduces a resolution endangering the Cabinet over the cult of St. Orberosia.

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