The Transformation of Philip Jettan · Character
Comte de Saint-Dantin
A French nobleman and friend of Sir Maurice in Paris.
minor
Also known as the Comte de Saint - Dantin, Comte, Saint - Dantin, le Comte de Saint - Dantin, The Comte
First appearance: VII: Mr. Bancroft Comes to Paris and Is Annoyed
Comte de Saint-Dantin's tie to Philip Jettan is one of the pressures that moves The Transformation of Philip Jettan—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A friend of Philip's, he observes the tension with Bancroft and offers his support, warning Bancroft against antagonizing Philip.
Comte de Saint-Dantin first appears in 0006 vii mr bancroft comes to paris and is annoyed.
With Philip Jettan (friendship): The Comte is a French friend and mentor who helps Philip refine his manners and style. With Philip Jettan (friendship): The Comte is a French friend and mentor who helps Philip refine his manners and style. With Philip Jettan (friendship): The Comte is a French friend and mentor who helps Philip refine his manners and style.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Primary Romantic Circle
- Extended Society Figures
- Protagonist
- Parisian Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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The Comte is a French friend and mentor who helps Philip refine his manners and style. How this plays out →
- Philip Jettan
friendship · positive
The Comte is a French friend and mentor who helps Philip refine his manners and style. How this plays out →
- Philip Jettan
friendship · positive
The Comte is a French friend and mentor who helps Philip refine his manners and style. How this plays out →
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See Comte de Saint-Dantin in VII: Mr. Bancroft Comes to Paris and Is AnnoyedIn the story
Comte de Saint-Dantin appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VII: Mr. Bancroft Comes to Paris and Is Annoyed
- VIII: In Which Philip Delivers Himself of a Rondeau
- Mr. Bancroft Is Enraged
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See Comte de Saint-Dantin in VII: Mr. Bancroft Comes to Paris and Is Annoyed