# Bastien — The Devil’s Pool character guide

> Bastien in The Devil’s Pool by George Sand.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-xi-the-belle-of-the-village

## Who they are

A young man from the village who interacts with Marie.

## Relationships

### [Germain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/characters/germain)

_rivalry_

Bastien is a young man who competes with Germain for Marie's affections, creating romantic tension.

### [Marie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/characters/marie)

_romantic_

Bastien is a young suitor who pursues Marie romantically, but she ultimately rejects him for Germain.

### [Germain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/characters/germain)

_rivalry_

Bastien is a young man who competes with Germain for Marie's affections, creating romantic tension.

### [Marie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/characters/marie)

_romantic_

Bastien is a young suitor who pursues Marie romantically, but she ultimately rejects him for Germain.

## In the story

### [IX: Despite the Cold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/chapters/ix-despite-the-cold)

Mentioned by Marie as a potential suitor, though she mocks his appearance and character.

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