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Raoul

Raoul de Bragelonne, Athos's adopted son, rides out of Paris with his father's eye on his reins and a first love already stirring in his heart.

supporting

Also known as Raoul de Bragelonne, Bragelonne, Viscount de Bragelonne

First appearance: The Castle of Bragelonne

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

A fine young man of fifteen, raised by Athos; returns from helping Mademoiselle de la Vallière after her accident.
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Raoul is the orphan Athos raised into a gentleman, and the affection between them is so tender it makes Athos tremble for what love may one day cost the boy. On the road from Paris, Athos corrects his seat and his grip…

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See Raoul in The Castle of Bragelonne

Character Web

44 connections

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MIMiladyMDMadame de Long…DBDe BouillonATAthosGRGrimaudRARaoul

Relationship types

  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Athos

    family · positive

    Athos is the devoted father of Raoul (his adopted son), guiding him with love and a sense… How this plays out →

  • Athos

    family · positive

    Athos is the devoted father of Raoul (his adopted son), guiding him with love and a sense… How this plays out →

  • Athos

    family · positive

    Athos is the devoted father of Raoul (his adopted son), guiding him with love and a sense… How this plays out →

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See Raoul in The Castle of Bragelonne

In the story

Raoul appears across 23 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Raoul in The Castle of Bragelonne