Twenty Years After · Character
Louis XIV
The young king of France, still a child during the events.
minor
Also known as Louis, King Louis
First appearance: Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-Six
Louis XIV shows up with force in Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-Six. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The young king shows resentment toward Mazarin, refuses to kiss his mother goodnight, and displays early signs of independence.
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In Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-Six: The young king shows resentment toward Mazarin, refuses to kiss his mother goodnight, and displays early signs of independence. Later, in The Carriage of Monsieur le…
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Character groups
- Supporting Characters and Historical Figures
- Frondeurs and Royal Court
- Servants and Loyalists
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and political reversal of Madame de Longueville…
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