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The Revolt of the Angels · Character

Arcade

Maurice's guardian angel, who trades celestial duty for freethinking rebellion and sets out to reignite Lucifer's ancient war against Heaven.

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Also known as Monsieur Arcade, the kindly Arcade, dear Arcade, young Arcade, the handsome Arcade

First appearance: i

As a major figure in The Revolt of the Angels, Arcade is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Reveals himself as a fallen angel who has lost his faith through study; declares his plan to rebel against Ialdabaoth.
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Arcade begins as the dutiful guardian of young Maurice d'Esparvieu, but long hours in the family's library have led him to study theology, cosmogony, and natural philosophy — and to conclude that the God he served is an…

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Character Web

27 connections

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MDMaurice d'Espa…GDGilberte des A…MDMadame de la V…TBThéophile BelaisZIZitaARArcade

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Rebellious Angels and Mortals
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story’s dramatic climax because Arcade, the angel who rebelled to bring enlightenment, abandons hi…

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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Arcade appears across 19 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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