# Mlle. Blanche — The Gambler character guide

> Mlle. Blanche in The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Blanche, the egregious Blanche, Blanche du Placet, Blanche de Cominges

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A calculating French adventuress in a riding-habit, courting the General's inheritance while his debts pile up around him.

## In the story

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as a potential future Madame General, part of the entourage with her mother and the Frenchman.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/iii)

A beautiful but intimidating Frenchwoman; likely not of noble birth; her relationship with the General is based on money.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/iv)

Observes Alexei at the casino and shows him more attention at lunch.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as the object of the General's love, planning to marry him for money.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/vii)

Referenced as the object of the General's affections and the reason for his need to avoid scandal.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/viii)

Revealed to have a questionable past in Roulettenberg and is now aiming to marry the General for financial security, avoiding scandal with the Baron and Baroness.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/ix)

Present in a riding-habit; the Grandmother rudely questions her character and marital status.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/xi)

Uses coquetry to persuade Alexei; shows contempt for the General but is deeply involved in the inheritance scheme.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as the object of the General's marriage plans; flirts with the Prince at the casino, ignoring the General.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/xiii)

Comforts the General but has already packed for Paris; later rejects the Prince after learning he has no money.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/xv)

Invites Alexei into her room after hearing of his winnings, showing interest in his fortune.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/xvi)

Squanders Alexei's money on her Paris establishment, carriage, and parties; treats Alexei with contempt but keeps him as a host; marries the General.

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