Twenty Years After · Character
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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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Frondeurs and Royal Court
- Supporting Characters and Historical Figures
- French Nobility and Commanders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- Athos
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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 BragelonneIn the story
Raoul appears across 23 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Two Angelic Faces
- The Castle of Bragelonne
- XV: Athos as a Diplomatist
- One of Marie Michon's Adventures
- The Abbé Scarron
- Saint Denis
- The Ferry Across the Oise
- XXX: Skirmishing
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