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Robespierre

A revolutionary leader, mentioned in political contexts.

minor

Also known as de Robespierre

First appearance: vii politicians

Robespierre shows up with force in VIII: The Spadassinicides. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Watches André-Louis attentively through a spyglass, with a tiger-cat smile.
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In VIII: The Spadassinicides: Watches André-Louis attentively through a spyglass, with a tiger-cat smile. Later, in XIII: Towards the Climax: Leads the Jacobins in waging war against the Girondins; his motion prevents…

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AMAndré-Louis Mo…LALagronMBM. BinetMIMirabeauVEVergniaudRORobespierre

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and Minor Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Nobles and Revolutionaries

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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

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