The Celibates · Character
Jacques Brigaut
A loyal Breton boy whose artless devotion to Pierrette leads him across France to defend her from the cruelties of her guardians.
supporting
Also known as Brigaut, Jacques Brigaut, Jacques, Poor Brigaut, the terrible Brigaut
First appearance: Story I: Pierrette
As a supporting figure in The Celibates, Jacques Brigaut is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A childhood friend of Pierrette, who recognizes her and plays a role in her story.
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Jacques Brigaut is a poor Breton youth, Pierrette Lorrain's childhood companion from the hamlet of Pen-Hoël, whose blue jacket and furze branch she recognizes from her window. His love is patient and heroic in its…
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- Issoudun power schemers
- Provins and Paris social network
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Pierrette Lorrain
friendship · positive
Jacques is Pierrette's loyal childhood friend and protector, who tries to save her from… How this plays out →
- Pierrette Lorrain
friendship · positive
Jacques is Pierrette's loyal childhood friend and protector, who tries to save her from… How this plays out →
- Pierrette Lorrain
friendship · positive
Jacques is Pierrette's loyal childhood friend and protector, who tries to save her from… How this plays out →
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See Jacques Brigaut in Story I: Pierrette