The Cask · Character

Henri François

A minor character, possibly a servant.

minor

Also known as François

Henri François's tie to M. Boirac is one of the pressures that moves The Cask—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With M. Boirac (professional): Henri François is a servant or employee of M. Boirac, carrying out his orders. With M. Boirac (professional): Henri François is a servant or employee of M. Boirac, carrying out his orders.

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Professional
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Character groups

Victim and Extensive Supporting Cast
Central Investigators and Suspects
Protagonist

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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M. Boirac
professional · ambivalent
Henri François is a servant or employee of M. How this plays out →
M. Boirac
professional · ambivalent
Henri François is a servant or employee of M. How this plays out →
M. Boirac
professional · ambivalent
Henri François is a servant or employee of M. How this plays out →

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

XIV: M. Boirac Makes a Statement
The butler who meets M. Boirac upon his return and reports hearing the front door bang; he is aware of the situation.
XV: The House in the Avenue de l'Alma
The elderly butler who provides crucial information about the night of the dinner party, the cask, and Madame's disappearance.
XVIII: Lefarge Hunts Alone
Butler at Boirac's house; confirms Boirac was away on Wednesday and Thursday and that he went to Belgium.
XIX: The Testing of an Alibi
Mentioned as having taken Boirac's bag to the Gare du Nord.
XXIII: Clifford Gets to Work
François heard the front door shut at 1:00 a.m., which is a key point in the timeline.
Disappointment
Boirac's butler; confirms Boirac's telephone message and the day as Tuesday, and is genuinely grieved at Felix's arrest.

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