Robespierre

Theresia Cabarrus

Robespierre sees Theresia as a threat to his revolutionary purity and seeks to control or eliminate her influence.

Tallien

Robespierre and Tallien are political rivals, with Tallien opposing Robespierre's extreme Reign of Terror.

Bertrand Moncrif

Bertrand is a secret enemy of Robespierre, working to undermine his revolutionary regime.

Citizen Chauvelin

Chauvelin serves Robespierre as a loyal agent of the Committee of Public Safety.

Theresia Cabarrus

Robespierre sees Theresia as a threat to his revolutionary purity and seeks to control or eliminate her influence.

Theresia Cabarrus

Robespierre sees Theresia as a threat to his revolutionary purity and seeks to control or eliminate her influence.

Bertrand Moncrif

Bertrand is a secret enemy of Robespierre, working to undermine his revolutionary regime.

Tallien

Robespierre and Tallien are political rivals, with Tallien opposing Robespierre's extreme Reign of Terror.

Citizen Chauvelin

Chauvelin serves Robespierre as a loyal agent of the Committee of Public Safety.

Citizen Chauvelin

Chauvelin serves Robespierre as a loyal agent of the Committee of Public Safety.

Tallien

Robespierre and Tallien are political rivals, with Tallien opposing Robespierre's extreme Reign of Terror.

Bertrand Moncrif

Bertrand is a secret enemy of Robespierre, working to undermine his revolutionary regime.

I: “The Everlasting Stars Look Down, Like Glistening Eyes Bright with Immortal Pity, Over the Lot of Man.”

Depicted as the absolute master of France, calm, sphinx-like, and invulnerable, at the height of his power after eliminating Danton and Hébert.

I

Implied as a central figure in the ongoing tyranny and purges.

II

Depicted as the absolute master of France, calm and invulnerable, wielding power through fear and ambition after eliminating rivals like Danton and Hébert.

Feet of Clay

Consults Mother Théot, showing superstitious fear despite his usual cold demeanor.

I

Consults Mother Théot, shows fear and credulity despite his usual cold demeanor.

Chapter II

Participates in Théot's séance, experiences a vision of god-like power, and is shaken by a laugh from the antechamber.

III

Referenced as the dictator whom Mother Théot will influence to compel Theresia Cabarrus to do Chauvelin's bidding.

I

Referred to as a bloodthirsty autocrat and execrable monster by Bertrand.

I

Inventor of the Fraternal Suppers; his residence in the Rue St. Honoré makes the street a focal point for the gatherings.

VI: One Crowded Hour of Glorious Life

Appears at the Fraternal Supper, confronts the de Serval family, and commands the crowd to let justice take its course.

I

Appears as the tyrannical leader, commanding the crowd and ordering the de Servals to the Commissariat.

II

The tyrant who initially smiles at Rateau's actions but is left ridiculed and humiliated when the trick is revealed.

Two Interludes

Mentioned as having witnessed the mysterious giant and turned pale.

VIII: The Beautiful Spaniard

Referenced as the target of Bertrand's outburst and as a potential visitor.

III

Referred to as 'the other' and 'that brute Robespierre'; Bertrand's denunciation of him during a public ceremony has put both men in danger.

IX: A Hideous, Fearful Hour

Robespierre is the unseen dictator whose power and threat of the guillotine dominate the conversation, with Tallien and Theresia both fearing his wrath.

II

Robespierre is mentioned as a preferred but unattainable match for Theresia, being too cautious and ambitious to be enmeshed by her.

III

Mentioned as the feared dictator whose name alone rules France; his arrival is imminent.

X: The Grim Idol That the World Adores

Dominates the assembly with silent menace, proposes using Theresia to lure the Scarlet Pimpernel, and threatens her when she refuses.

I

Dominates the assembly silently, immaculately dressed, self-absorbed, and taciturn.

Chapter II

Accuses Bertrand Moncrif of treason and taunts Theresia, demanding she use her wits to trap the Scarlet Pimpernel.

Chauvelin

Referenced as the one who asked Theresia to lure the Scarlet Pimpernel into a trap.

I

Mentioned as being present nearby during the rescue of Bertrand Moncrif.

Reunion

Mentioned in the context of the Fraternal Supper and the mob scene.

I

Referenced in Bertrand's story of the Fraternal Supper, arriving on the scene during the quarrel.

I

The tyrant of France; Theresia dreams of his gratitude and making him her willing slave.

II

Robespierre is described as a manikin set on a pedestal, the idol of the people whom Theresia hopes to subjugate or topple.

XXIV: By Order of the State

Robespierre is mentioned as fearing the Scarlet Pimpernel and being superstitiously convinced of his downfall.

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Referenced as fearing the Scarlet Pimpernel and being superstitious about his downfall.

XXVIII: In the Meanwhile

Remains silent and impenetrable, meditating a Titanic attack on his enemies, with his intimates accused of planning a dictatorship.

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The silent, impenetrable dictator who meditates a Titanic attack on his enemies, including Tallien and the Moderates.

XXX: When the Storm Burst

Visits Theresia's box briefly, fueling her ambitions and public triumph.

I

Mentioned as the dictator whose coat pocket reportedly contained a list of forty names, causing unease.

II

Visits Theresia's box briefly, a rare public gesture that causes a stir; he is moody and speaks of dizzying heights and falls.

The Cataclysm

Dictator of France, delivers a threatening speech, is decreed accused after Tallien's defiance.

I

The tyrant whose list of forty opponents is discovered, causing widespread panic.

Chapter II

Delivers a passionate, threatening speech to the Convention, accusing enemies of the Republic and demanding death for traitors; withdraws in proud silence after the printing motion is defeated.

The Fall of Robespierre

The falling tyrant, choked with rage and terror, is decreed accused after being denied speech.

The Whirlwind

Fallen from power, he is entrenched at the Hôtel de Ville with his followers, still a threat.

I

Arrested and decreed accused, though still alive and dominating.

III

Entrenched at the Hôtel de Ville, proclaimed dictator by Henriot, redacting proclamations and sending messengers.

IV

Mentioned by Barras as 'ignoble' and a 'bloodthirsty monster' in the Assembly.