Scaramouche · Character

Leandre

The troupe's beautiful but languid juvenile lead, forever sighing after Climène and forever falling short of the passion he plays.

supporting

Also known as M. Leandre, poor Leandre

First appearance: II: The Service of Thespis

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With André-Louis Moreau (professional): Léandre is a fellow actor in the theatre troupe, a colleague and occasional rival on stage. With M. Binet (professional): Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions. With M. Binet (professional): Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions.

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Professional
Other

Character groups

Commedia dell'Arte Troupe
Protagonist
Nobles and Revolutionaries

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

André-Louis Moreau
professional · ambivalent
M. Binet
professional · ambivalent
M. Binet
professional · ambivalent
André-Louis Moreau
professional · ambivalent
André-Louis Moreau
professional · ambivalent
M. Binet
professional · ambivalent

André-Louis Moreau
Léandre is a fellow actor in the theatre troupe, a colleague and occasional rival on stage.
M. Binet
Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions.
M. Binet
Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions.
André-Louis Moreau
Léandre is a fellow actor in the theatre troupe, a colleague and occasional rival on stage.
André-Louis Moreau
Léandre is a fellow actor in the theatre troupe, a colleague and occasional rival on stage.
M. Binet
Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions.

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In the story

Leandre appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Book II: The Buskin
A fellow actor in the troupe; interacts with André-Louis during performances.
I: The Trespassers
Climène's lover, a stilted and pedantic young man who plans a stratagem to prevent her marriage to the Marquis.
II: The Service of Thespis
Mentioned as a poor actor who needs training in making love; André-Louis offers to teach him.
III: The Comic Muse
A member of the troupe who assists in setting up the stage and is the object of Climène's deliberate attention during the meal, though his role in the play remains unchanged.
V: Enter Scaramouche
The melancholy lover, present on stage during André-Louis's debut, shows consternation at his initial blankness.
VI: Climène
Mentioned as the actor playing lovers opposite Climène, whom André-Louis envies.
VII: The Conquest of Nantes
Melancholy upon hearing of André-Louis's engagement to Climène, his unrequited love is evident.
IX: The Awakening
Troupe member; informs André-Louis that Climène left with the Marquis; watches Climène with hungry, scowling stare.
XI: The Fracas at the Théâtre Feydau
Distraught over Climène's situation, he seeks out André-Louis and allies with him against the Marquis and Binet.

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