The Red and the Black · Character
M. de Beauvoisis
A young nobleman who fights a duel with Julien over a misunderstanding.
minor
Also known as M. Charles de Beauvoisis, de Beauvoisis, The chevalier de Beauvoisis, M. de Beauvoisis
First appearance: Chapter XXXVI. Pronunciation
M. de Beauvoisis shows up with force in Chapter XXXVI. Pronunciation. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Chevalier de Beauvoisis, whose insult leads to a duel; he later spreads a rumor about Julien's parentage.
M. de Beauvoisis first appears in 0036 chapter xxxvi pronunciation.
In Chapter XXXVI. Pronunciation: The Chevalier de Beauvoisis, whose insult leads to a duel; he later spreads a rumor about Julien's parentage.
Later, in Chapter XXXVII. An Attack Of Gout: His 'little affair' with Julien, involving a scene in a café, is a story that amuses the Marquis and helps establish frankness between them.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Historical and minor figures
- Verrières and Besançon adversaries
- Protagonist
- Julien's Parisian circle
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…
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See M. de Beauvoisis in Chapter XXXVI. Pronunciation