The Count of Monte Cristo · Character

Eugénie Danglars

The baron's brilliant, headstrong daughter, more at home at the piano than in a marriage market she never consented to enter.

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Also known as Eugénie, Mademoiselle Danglars, Mademoiselle Eugénie Danglars

First appearance: A Flurry in Stocks

As a supporting figure in The Count of Monte Cristo, Eugénie Danglars is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Present in the box, she comments on Haydée's appearance and shows a cool, artistic detachment.

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Eugénie Danglars is the prize in a transaction between her father's money and Albert de Morcerf's name, and she regards the whole arrangement with the cold clarity of someone who has already decided it is not for her. Artistic, self-possessed, and indifferent to the social ambitions that surround her, she wants a life of her own making and has the nerve to pursue it. Her refusal to be traded like a bond is one of the novel's sharpest rebukes to the marriage economy of the July Monarchy.

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Aftermath
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Robert le Diable
Present in the box, she comments on Haydée's appearance and shows a cool, artistic detachment.
A Flurry in Stocks
The prospective bride, described as pretty or beautiful; Albert expresses reluctance due to her wealth and his mother's disapproval.
In the Lucern Patch
Visits Valentine with her mother; confides her repugnance to marrying Albert de Morcerf; contrasted with Valentine in appearance and demeanor.
A Conjugal Scene
Mentioned as having gone to bed after practicing music; her mother comments on her infatuation with music.
LXVIII: A Summer Ball
Discussed as Albert's intended spouse, whom he wishes to avoid marrying.
Progress of Cavalcanti the Younger
Remains cold and satirical toward Andrea's advances, preferring the company of her singing teacher Louise d'Armilly.
The Room of the Retired Baker
Mentioned as the object of Andrea's marriage proposal, though she does not appear directly in the chapter.
Beauchamp
Mentioned as disliking the marriage to Andrea Cavalcanti.
Valentine
Accompanies her mother to announce her engagement, but shows indifference to the match.
Father and Daughter
Requests a formal interview with her father, declares she will not marry Andrea Cavalcanti, and asserts her independence and artistic self-sufficiency.
The Contract
The bride-to-be, she is present at the contract signing but is not directly involved in the action.
The Departure for Belgium
Eugénie orchestrates her escape from Paris after the scandal, cutting her hair and disguising herself as a man to flee with Louise d'Armilly.
The Bell and Bottle Tavern
Mentioned as having left for Brussels with her friend; her calash passes Andrea on the road.
The Law
Has fled with Louise d'Armilly, leaving her mother to deal with the aftermath.

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