The Confessions of Arsène Lupin · Character
Nicolas Dugrival
A member of the Dugrival family, involved in the infernal trap.
minor
Also known as Nicolas Dugrival, Dugrival
First appearance: The Infernal Trap
Nicolas Dugrival's tie to Gabriel is one of the pressures that moves The Confessions of Arsène Lupin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Nicolas Dugrival first appears in 0003 iv the infernal trap.
With Gabriel (family): Gabriel and Nicolas Dugrival are brothers, bound by family ties. With Arsène Lupin (psychological): Lupin manipulates Nicolas Dugrival, using him as a pawn in his criminal schemes. With Arsène Lupin (psychological): Lupin manipulates Nicolas Dugrival, using him as a pawn in his criminal schemes.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Lupin's entangled victims
- Protagonist
- Diverse minor and central figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the psychological peak of Lupin’s tension and vulne…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Gabriel
family · positive
Gabriel and Nicolas Dugrival are brothers, bound by family ties. How this plays out →
- Arsène Lupin
psychological · negative
- Arsène Lupin
psychological · negative
Relationship notes
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See Nicolas Dugrival in The Infernal Trap