The King in Yellow · Character
Raoul
A character in The Demoiselle d'Ys.
minor
First appearance: the demoiselle d ys
Raoul shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A falconer in the girl's service, described as a good fauconnier; carries the game sack.
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In I: A falconer in the girl's service, described as a good fauconnier; carries the game sack. Later, in II: One of the falconers, who…
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse supporting cast
- Parisian artists and models
- Central figures and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of West’s simmering ra…
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See Raoul in the demoiselle d ys