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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character

Jean Victor

A minor character, possibly an old servant or peasant.

minor

Also known as old Victor, Victor

First appearance: i

Jean Victor shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Landlord of the cabaret Le Bon Copain; observed talking and laughing with Rateau.
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Jean Victor first appears in 0001 i.

In V: Landlord of the cabaret Le Bon Copain; observed talking and laughing with Rateau.

Later, in VI: The landlord of the Bon Copain, tricked by the false Rateau into impersonating the Pimpernel as part of a bet.

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DHDeputy HériotCRCitizen RateauCRCitizen RondeauCCCitizen Chauve…CLCitizen LaporteJVJean Victor

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse minor characters and families
  • Aristocrats and revolutionary deputies
  • Minor characters and aristocrats
  • Protagonist

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

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

In this excerpt, the narrative reaches its dramatic climax because the Scarlet Pimpernel, disguised as a patie…

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