The Red and the Black · Character
M. de Caylus
A young nobleman in Mathilde's social circle.
minor
Also known as de Caylus, Caylus, the Caylus, The Comte de Caylus, MM . de Caylus
First appearance: chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole
M. de Caylus shows up with force in Chapter XLI. A Young Girl’s Dominion. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Another of Mathilde's suitors, dismissed as boring and predictable.
M. de Caylus first appears in 0034 chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole.
In Chapter XLI. A Young Girl’s Dominion: Another of Mathilde's suitors, dismissed as boring and predictable.
Later, in Chapter XLII. Is He A Danton?: Leads the attack on Mathilde's high opinion of Julien, supported by Croisenois and Norbert.
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- Other
Character groups
- Historical and minor figures
- Julien's Parisian circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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 Caylus in chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole