The Red and the Black · Character
Duke de Retz
A historical figure mentioned in the context of the aristocracy.
minor
Also known as Duke de Retz, de Retz
First appearance: Chapter XXXVIII. What Is The Decoration Which Confers Distinction?
Duke de Retz shows up with force in Chapter XXXVIII. What Is The Decoration Which Confers Distinction?. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hosts the grand ball at the Hôtel de Retz, which impresses Julien with its magnificence.
Duke de Retz first appears in 0038 chapter xxxviii what is the decoration which confers distinction.
In Chapter XXXVIII. What Is The Decoration Which Confers Distinction?: Hosts the grand ball at the Hôtel de Retz, which impresses Julien with its magnificence.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…
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See Duke de Retz in Chapter XXXVIII. What Is The Decoration Which Confers Distinction?