The Red and the Black · Character
M. de Luz
A young nobleman, one of Mathilde's suitors.
minor
Also known as de Luz, the de Luz
First appearance: chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole
M. de Luz shows up with force in Chapter XLII. Is He A Danton?. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Among the young nobles who jest about Julien's priestly demeanor and show coldness toward him.
M. de Luz first appears in 0034 chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole.
In Chapter XLII. Is He A Danton?: Among the young nobles who jest about Julien's priestly demeanor and show coldness toward him.
Later, in Chapter XLVIII. Cruel Moments: Mentioned as one of the young men Mathilde confesses to having loved, further tormenting Julien.
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- Other
Character groups
- Historical and minor figures
- Julien's Parisian circle
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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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- Chapter XLII. Is He A Danton?
- Chapter XLVIII. Cruel Moments
- Chapter L. The Japanese Vase
- Chapter LXI. Frighten Her
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See M. de Luz in chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole