Scaramouche · Character

Climène

Binet's hazel-eyed leading lady, queen of the provincial stage, who dreams of Paris and shares the curtain calls with Scaramouche himself.

supporting

Also known as the unfortunate Climène

First appearance: VI: Climène

As a supporting figure in Scaramouche, Climène is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

An actress in Binet's troupe; becomes disillusioned with André-Louis's transformation.

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With M. Binet (professional): Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction. With André-Louis Moreau (friendship): Climène is a fellow actress and friend who supports André-Louis during his time…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Friendship
Other

Character groups

Nobles and Revolutionaries
Protagonist
Commedia dell'Arte Troupe

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

André-Louis reaches his emotional and psychological nadir here, confessing he “know[s] nothing, understand[s]…

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Relationships

M. Binet
professional · ambivalent
Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction. How this plays out →
André-Louis Moreau
friendship · positive
André-Louis Moreau
friendship · positive
André-Louis Moreau
friendship · positive
M. Binet
professional · ambivalent
Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction. How this plays out →
M. Binet
professional · ambivalent
Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction. How this plays out →

M. Binet
Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction.
André-Louis Moreau
Climène is a fellow actress and friend who supports André-Louis during his time with the theatre.
André-Louis Moreau
Climène is a fellow actress and friend who supports André-Louis during his time with the theatre.
André-Louis Moreau
Climène is a fellow actress and friend who supports André-Louis during his time with the theatre.
M. Binet
Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction.
M. Binet
Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction.

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See Climène in VI: Climène

In the story

Climène appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Book II: The Buskin
An actress in Binet's troupe; becomes disillusioned with André-Louis's transformation.
I: The Trespassers
A young woman of the troupe, engaged in a romantic intrigue with Leandre and dreading her forced marriage to the Marquis of Sbrufadelli.
III: The Comic Muse
The leading lady of the troupe, she engages in a tense, flirtatious exchange with André-Louis, revealing her pride and his sharp tongue.
Exit Monsieur Parvissimus
Mentioned as part of the troupe; her beauty and freshness delight the audience.
V: Enter Scaramouche
The leading lady, initially scornful of André-Louis, is outshone by his performance and humiliated when he exposes her lack of support.
VI: Climène
Binet's daughter and the object of André-Louis's affection; initially cold and disdainful, she gradually softens and eventually agrees to marry him.
VII: The Conquest of Nantes
André-Louis's fiancée, who supports his innovations and joins him in reproaching her father's conservative views.
VIII: The Dream
Left bewildered after André-Louis departs with Aline; later becomes hopeful and shy toward André-Louis, believing him to be a gentleman of high birth.
IX: The Awakening
André-Louis's betrothed; flattered by the Marquis's attention; becomes abusive when André-Louis warns her; returns from a ride with the Marquis wearing a diamond ring.
XI: The Fracas at the Théâtre Feydau
Returns after her excursion with the Marquis, looking pale and self-conscious, to find the dining room empty except for her father.
Book III: The Sword
An actress in the troupe, whose disillusionment with love and performance mirrors the themes of the chapter.

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