# Monsieur Canard — The Adventurous Simplicissimus character guide

> Monsieur Canard in The Adventurous Simplicissimus by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the good Canard

**First appearance:** 0097-iii-how-he-became-a-stage-player-and-got-himself-a-new-name

## Who they are

A French quack doctor and stage player who employs Simplicissimus.

## Relationships

### [Simplicissimus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/characters/simplicissimus)

_friendship_

Monsieur Canard is a companion and fellow traveler who shares adventures with Simplicissimus.

## In the story

### [II: How Simplicissimus Found a Better Host Than Before](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/chapters/ii-how-simplicissimus-found-a-better-host-than-before)

Simplicissimus's new master, a wealthy and proud physician who helps him with letters and engages in a debate about social status.

### [III: How He Became a Stage Player and Got Himself a New Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/chapters/iii-how-he-became-a-stage-player-and-got-himself-a-new-name)

Simplicissimus's master, who hosts a collation for the king's Master of the Ceremonies and other high personages, and later helps Simplicissimus prepare for the comedy.

### [IV: How Simplicissimus Departed Secretly and How He Believed He Had the Neapolitan Disease](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/chapters/iv-how-simplicissimus-departed-secretly-and-how-he-believed-he-had-the-neapolitan-disease)

Simplicissimus leaves without his permission and writes a deceptive farewell letter.

### [How Simplicissimus Pondered on His Past Life, and How with the Water Up to His Mouth He Learned to Swim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventurous_simplicissimus_se/chapters/v-how-simplicissimus-pondered-on-his-past-life-and-how-with-the-water-up-to-his-mouth-he-learned-to-swim)

Mentioned as a past companion from whom Simplicissimus learned deception.

## Links

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