# M. Appert — The Red and the Black character guide

> M. Appert in The Red and the Black by Stendhal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the M. Appert

**First appearance:** 0003-chapter-iii-the-poor-fund

## Who they are

A philanthropist who visits the poorhouse in Verrières, causing a stir.

## In the story

### [Chapter II. A Mayor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-ii-a-mayor)

A Parisian gentleman who visited the prison, workhouse, and hospital, causing M. de Rênal's displeasure.

### [Chapter III. The Poor Fund](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-iii-the-poor-fund)

A Parisian visitor who inspects the prison and workhouse, causing controversy in the town.

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