# Napoleon — Shorts from Scenes from Private Life character guide

> Napoleon in Shorts from Scenes from Private Life by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Emperor Napoleon

**First appearance:** 0005-the-vendetta

## Who they are

The Emperor of France, referenced as a historical figure.

## In the story

### [The Vendetta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shorts_from_scenes_from_private_life_se/chapters/the-vendetta)

The First Consul, whom Bartolomeo di Piombo seeks to see at the Tuileries.

### [Domestic Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shorts_from_scenes_from_private_life_se/chapters/domestic-peace)

Expected at the ball but absent due to a scene with Josephine regarding their impending divorce.

### [Another Study of Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shorts_from_scenes_from_private_life_se/chapters/another-study-of-woman)

Discussed at length by Canalis and de Marsay as a figure of genius, will, and contradiction.

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