# Sylvie Rogron — The Celibates character guide

> Sylvie Rogron in The Celibates by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mademoiselle Rogron, old Rogron, Mademoiselle Sylvie Rogron, Sylvie Rogron, Rogron, Rogron junior, Mademoiselle Sylvie

**First appearance:** 0000-story-i-pierrette

## Snapshot

A sharp-eared, sharp-tongued old maid in Provins whose jealousy and avarice make her the merciless guardian of her orphaned niece Pierrette.

## Who they are

Sylvie Rogron has spent her life hoarding coins and nursing grievances, and her sudden inheritance has only sharpened her suspicion of everyone around her. When her niece Pierrette arrives, Sylvie's resentment curdles into active cruelty, disguised as thrift and piety. Her vigilant ear catches every whispered song and secret visit, and her willingness to punish the child for the smallest joy drives the novel's most harrowing passages.

## Relationships

### [Pierrette Lorrain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/pierrette_lorrain)

_psychological_

Sylvie Rogron is the cruel and domineering guardian who psychologically and physically abuses Pierrette, treating her as a servant and object of torment.

### [Monsieur Hochon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/monsieur_hochon)

_social_

Monsieur Hochon is a shrewd neighbor who observes Sylvie Rogron's actions and occasionally intervenes in local affairs.

### [Abbé Troubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/abbe_troubert)

_psychological_

Abbé Troubert is a manipulative and ambitious priest who exerts psychological control over Sylvie Rogron, using her as a tool for his own schemes.

### [Colonel Gouraud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/colonel_gouraud)

_romantic_

Colonel Gouraud is a suitor to Sylvie Rogron, but his interest is purely mercenary, seeking her fortune rather than genuine affection.

### [Madame Descoings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/madame_descoings)

_social_

Madame Descoings and Sylvie Rogron are distant acquaintances, with Madame Descoings disapproving of Sylvie's harsh treatment of Pierrette.

### [Madame Rogron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/madame_rogron)

_family_

Madame Rogron and Sylvie Rogron are sisters, with Sylvie dominating and controlling her weaker, more passive sibling.

### [Pierrette Lorrain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/pierrette_lorrain)

_psychological_

Sylvie Rogron is the cruel and domineering guardian who psychologically and physically abuses Pierrette, treating her as a servant and object of torment.

### [Madame Descoings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/madame_descoings)

_social_

Madame Descoings and Sylvie Rogron are distant acquaintances, with Madame Descoings disapproving of Sylvie's harsh treatment of Pierrette.

### [Monsieur Hochon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/monsieur_hochon)

_social_

Monsieur Hochon is a shrewd neighbor who observes Sylvie Rogron's actions and occasionally intervenes in local affairs.

### [Monsieur Hochon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/monsieur_hochon)

_social_

Monsieur Hochon is a shrewd neighbor who observes Sylvie Rogron's actions and occasionally intervenes in local affairs.

### [Pierrette Lorrain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/pierrette_lorrain)

_psychological_

Sylvie Rogron is the cruel and domineering guardian who psychologically and physically abuses Pierrette, treating her as a servant and object of torment.

### [Colonel Gouraud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/characters/colonel_gouraud)

_romantic_

Colonel Gouraud is a suitor to Sylvie Rogron, but his interest is purely mercenary, seeking her fortune rather than genuine affection.

## In the story

### [Pierrette](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_celibates_se/chapters/pierrette)

Imposes harsh discipline on Pierrette, forbids her from visiting friends, and treats her as a financial burden.

## Links

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