The Awakening · Character

Victor Lebrun

Robert's younger brother, a flirtatious and carefree young man.

minor

Also known as Victor

First appearance: ii

Victor Lebrun's tie to Edna Pontellier is one of the pressures that moves The Awakening—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Drives away in the rockaway despite his mother's calls, described as having a violent temper.

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With Edna Pontellier (social): Victor is Robert's flirtatious younger brother who provides Edna with lighthearted company and a link to the Lebrun family. With Mrs. James Highcamp (romantic): Mrs. Highcamp engages in a flirtatious, socially acceptable dalliance with the younger Victor Lebrun. With Robert Lebrun (family): Victor is Robert's younger, more carefree brother, and their relationship is marked by sibling teasing and shared family business.

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Relationship types

Social
Romantic
Family
Other

Character groups

Edna's social circle
Peripheral acquaintances
Protagonist
Background community figures

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Edna Pontellier
social · positive
Victor is Robert's flirtatious younger brother who provides Edna with lighthearted… How this plays out →
Mrs. James Highcamp
romantic · positive
Robert Lebrun
family · positive
Mariequita
romantic · ambivalent
Robert Lebrun
family · positive
Edna Pontellier
social · positive
Victor is Robert's flirtatious younger brother who provides Edna with lighthearted… How this plays out →
Mrs. James Highcamp
romantic · positive
Edna Pontellier
social · positive
Victor is Robert's flirtatious younger brother who provides Edna with lighthearted… How this plays out →
Mariequita
romantic · ambivalent
Mariequita
romantic · ambivalent

Edna Pontellier
Victor is Robert's flirtatious younger brother who provides Edna with lighthearted company and a link to the Lebrun family.
Mrs. James Highcamp
Mrs. Highcamp engages in a flirtatious, socially acceptable dalliance with the younger Victor Lebrun.
Robert Lebrun
Victor is Robert's younger, more carefree brother, and their relationship is marked by sibling teasing and shared family business.
Mariequita
Mariequita is a young Spanish girl infatuated with Victor, who flirts with her casually but without serious intent.
Robert Lebrun
Victor is Robert's younger, more carefree brother, and their relationship is marked by sibling teasing and shared family business.
Edna Pontellier
Victor is Robert's flirtatious younger brother who provides Edna with lighthearted company and a link to the Lebrun family.
Mrs. James Highcamp
Mrs. Highcamp engages in a flirtatious, socially acceptable dalliance with the younger Victor Lebrun.
Edna Pontellier
Victor is Robert's flirtatious younger brother who provides Edna with lighthearted company and a link to the Lebrun family.
Mariequita
Mariequita is a young Spanish girl infatuated with Victor, who flirts with her casually but without serious intent.
Mariequita
Mariequita is a young Spanish girl infatuated with Victor, who flirts with her casually but without serious intent.

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Victor Lebrun appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VIII
Drives away in the rockaway despite his mother's calls, described as having a violent temper.
IX
Supervises the making of ice-cream and proudly recommends it to everyone.
XV
Victor is loud and humorous, telling an anecdote about a Mexican girl, and argues with his mother and Monsieur Farival.
XX
Opens the gate for Edna, entertains her with stories, and shares details of Robert's letters.
The Dinner Party
A guest who becomes the center of attention when Mrs. Highcamp drapes him in a rose garland and scarf; he sings and provokes Edna's outburst.
XXXIX
Repairing the porch at Grand Isle, talks with Mariequita, and is astonished by Edna's unexpected arrival.

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