Sir Percy Hits Back · Character

Bibi

The tender name Fleurette gives the father she adores, a man she believes is great and powerful enough to right any wrong.

supporting

Also known as Bibi chéri, Chéri Bibi

First appearance: I

As a supporting figure in Sir Percy Hits Back, Bibi is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Implied as the younger charcoal-burner, listening attentively.

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To Fleurette, Bibi is the warm hand that strokes her hair and the voice that tells her to hold her peace before judges. She writes him little notes hidden in her workbasket, trusting absolutely that he watches over her.

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Character Web

26 connections

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Relationship types

Family
Friendship
Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Colombe family and associates
Historical revolutionary villains
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Fleurette
family · positive
Bibi is Fleurette's devoted and protective father figure, deeply caring for her wellbeing. How this plays out →
Old Louise
friendship · positive
Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative
Fleurette
family · positive
Bibi is Fleurette's devoted and protective father figure, deeply caring for her wellbeing. How this plays out →
Fleurette
family · positive
Bibi is Fleurette's devoted and protective father figure, deeply caring for her wellbeing. How this plays out →
Old Louise
friendship · positive
Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative
Old Louise
friendship · positive
Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative

Fleurette
Bibi is Fleurette's devoted and protective father figure, deeply caring for her wellbeing.
Old Louise
Bibi and Old Louise share a long-standing, loyal friendship as fellow servants and protectors of Fleurette.
Citizen Chauvelin
Bibi is fiercely antagonistic toward Chauvelin, protecting Fleurette from his machinations.
Fleurette
Bibi is Fleurette's devoted and protective father figure, deeply caring for her wellbeing.
Fleurette
Bibi is Fleurette's devoted and protective father figure, deeply caring for her wellbeing.
Old Louise
Bibi and Old Louise share a long-standing, loyal friendship as fellow servants and protectors of Fleurette.
Citizen Chauvelin
Bibi is fiercely antagonistic toward Chauvelin, protecting Fleurette from his machinations.
Old Louise
Bibi and Old Louise share a long-standing, loyal friendship as fellow servants and protectors of Fleurette.
Citizen Chauvelin
Bibi is fiercely antagonistic toward Chauvelin, protecting Fleurette from his machinations.

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In the story

Bibi appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Implied as the younger charcoal-burner, listening attentively.
III
Fleurette's father, who returns home for her birthday but becomes distressed when she mentions the shawl might be from England.
IV
Warns Hector about speaking carelessly; advises Fleurette to use 'Citizen' instead of 'M'sieu'; philosophical about the situation.
Chapter VIII
Fleurette's father, also known as Chauvelin; he confronts her at the château and shows a mix of sternness and sadness.
IX
Bibi (Chauvelin) is observed riding with the soldiers; Fleurette worries he might discover her secret.
The Secret Trust
Feared by Fleurette for his revolutionary sympathies; she worries he would force her to surrender the valuables.
XI
Returns to Lou Mas looking tired and anxious; makes no reference to the events at Frontenac; kisses Fleurette tenderly at nine o'clock.
XVI
Mentioned as Fleurette's protector; she believes he will keep them safe in Orange.
XVIII
Revealed to be Citizen Chauvelin; Fleurette finds him at the Committee of Public Safety and embraces him.
XXXI
Sends Fleurette a comforting letter via a mysterious aide, asserting his protection and commanding her silence.
XXXIII
Fleurette trusts his promise and hopes to see him at her trial.
Chapter XXXVIII
Travels with Fleurette, holding her protectively but appearing pale and grave; releases her to Amédé.

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