The Red and the Black · Character
M. de Nerval
A minister mentioned in the political intrigue.
minor
Also known as M. de Nerval
First appearance: chapter li the secret note
M. de Nerval shows up with force in Chapter LIII. The Clergy, The Forests, Liberty. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The prime minister who attends the meeting, defends his position, and leaves early.
M. de Nerval first appears in 0051 chapter li the secret note.
In Chapter LIII. The Clergy, The Forests, Liberty: The prime minister who attends the meeting, defends his position, and leaves early.
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Relationship types
- 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 Rising action.
- 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 Nerval in chapter li the secret note