# Sylvain — The Devil’s Pool character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Saint Sylvain of Pouligny, little Sylvain

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

## Who they are

A restless young child mentioned in the narrative.

## Relationships

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

_family_

Sylvain is Germain's young son, mentioned as part of his family but with fewer direct interactions.

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

_friendship_

Marie shows kindness to Germain's son Sylvain, treating him with gentle care as part of the family.

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

_family_

Sylvain is Germain's young son, mentioned as part of his family but with fewer direct interactions.

## In the story

### [II: Father Maurice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/chapters/ii-father-maurice)

Sylvain is described as a restless child, causing extra work for the family.

### [II: The Wedding Favors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/chapters/ii-the-wedding-favors)

Referenced as Saint Sylvain of Pouligny in the dialogue.

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