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Twenty Years After · Character

Planchet

D'Artagnan's former servant, now a prosperous confectioner, still rides at his old master's side when the old loyalties call.

supporting

Also known as Monsieur Planchet, M. Planchet

First appearance: i the ghost of cardinal richelieu

As a supporting figure in Twenty Years After, Planchet is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned by d'Artagnan as possibly leading the mob; now a citizen of Paris.
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Planchet has climbed from lackey to shopkeeper, yet he opens his gate and his heart the moment d'Artagnan returns. His easy rapport with Athos's household — the smile, the instant recognition — bridges the twenty years…

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Character Web

33 connections

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PDPrince de ContiMHMadame HenriettaLMLa MeilleraieATAthosPOPorthosPLPlanchet

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Frondeurs and Royal Court
  • French Nobility and Commanders
  • Supporting Characters and Historical Figures
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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Relationships

  • Athos

    friendship · positive

    Athos treats Planchet, a former servant of d'Artagnan, with respect and camaraderie,… How this plays out →

  • Athos

    friendship · positive

    Athos treats Planchet, a former servant of d'Artagnan, with respect and camaraderie,… How this plays out →

  • Athos

    friendship · positive

    Athos treats Planchet, a former servant of d'Artagnan, with respect and camaraderie,… How this plays out →

Relationship notes

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In the story

Planchet appears across 21 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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