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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character

Hébert

A revolutionary journalist or official.

minor

First appearance: i

Hébert shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hébert, a revolutionary guard, responds to Chauvelin's call and assists in seizing Molé.
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Hébert first appears in 0001 i.

In IV: Hébert, a revolutionary guard, responds to Chauvelin's call and assists in seizing Molé.

Later, in V: Reports to Chauvelin that Paul Molé is safely locked up after a brief scuffle.

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Character Web

10 connections

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CCCitizen Chauve…PMPaul MoléTEThe EnglishmanCCCommissary Cui…CLCitizen LaporteHÉHébert

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse minor characters and families
  • Protagonist
  • Revolutionaries and mistaken identity
  • Minor characters and aristocrats

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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