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Danton

A thunderous voice of the Revolution, coarse, charismatic, and unafraid — the kind of man who sets a crowd by the ears and knows it.

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Also known as M. Danton

First appearance: VII: Politicians

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In IV: Interlude: Appears at the Comédie Française, defiantly remaining covered during a performance, displaying heroic and grotesque demeanor. Later, in VII: Politicians: The revolutionary leader, aggressive and…

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LCLe ChapelierAMAndré-Louis Mo…PDPhilippe de Vi…MDMarquis de La …MIMirabeauDADanton

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Nobles and Revolutionaries
  • Protagonist

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

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See Danton in VII: Politicians