# Raoul — Twenty Years After character guide > Raoul in Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Raoul de Bragelonne, Bragelonne, Viscount de Bragelonne **First appearance:** 0013-xiv-the-castle-of-bragelonne ## Snapshot 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. ## Who they are 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 on the bit, teaching him the discipline of a soldier while hiding his own emotion. His youth and openness give the aging musketeers something to protect and something to fear. ## Relationships ### [Athos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/athos) _family_ Athos is the devoted father of Raoul (his adopted son), guiding him with love and a sense of honor. ### [Athos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/athos) _family_ Athos is the devoted father of Raoul (his adopted son), guiding him with love and a sense of honor. ### [Athos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/athos) _family_ Athos is the devoted father of Raoul (his adopted son), guiding him with love and a sense of honor. ## In the story ### [Two Angelic Faces](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xiii-two-angelic-faces) A fine young man of fifteen, raised by Athos; returns from helping Mademoiselle de la Vallière after her accident. ### [The Castle of Bragelonne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xiv-the-castle-of-bragelonne) Athos's ward, returns from an accident and is introduced to d'Artagnan. ### [XV: Athos as a Diplomatist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xv-athos-as-a-diplomatist) Sneaks out at dawn to visit Mademoiselle de la Vallière; returns with a look of vexation; Athos considers sending him to Paris to break his attachment. ### [One of Marie Michon's Adventures](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xx-one-of-marie-michon-s-adventures) Accompanies Athos to Paris, is presented to the Duchess de Chevreuse, and learns of his mother's identity. ### [The Abbé Scarron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxi-the-abb-scarron) Accompanies Athos to the salon, is noticed by Mademoiselle Paulet, receives a kiss from Madame de Chevreuse, and learns he will become a soldier. ### [Saint Denis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxii-saint-denis) Sleeps peacefully as Athos watches over him. Receives his father's sword and instructions, then departs for his first campaign. ### [The Ferry Across the Oise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxix-the-ferry-across-the-oise) Travels toward Flanders, writes a letter to Athos, and heroically rescues a drowning young count at the Oise ferry. ### [XXX: Skirmishing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxx-skirmishing) Travels with de Guiche; wounded in the arm during the skirmish; shows courage and quick thinking. ### [XXXI: The Monk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxxi-the-monk) Raoul feels an instinctive horror toward the monk, comparing him to a snake he once killed. ### [Grimaud Speaks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxxiii-grimaud-speaks) Dining with the Count de Guiche when Grimaud arrives; is shocked by Grimaud's warning about the monk. ### [On the Eve of Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxxiv-on-the-eve-of-battle) Accompanies Count de Guiche, interprets for the prince, and delivers a crucial letter. ### [A Dinner in the Old Style](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxxv-a-dinner-in-the-old-style) Mentioned as having conducted the mysterious monk to the dying man's bedside; Athos expresses concern for him. ### [How, Sometimes, the Unhappy Mistake Chance for Providence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxxix-how-sometimes-the-unhappy-mistake-chance-for-providence) Delivers a letter from the Count de Guiche to the queen; reveals that his guardian is the Comte de la Fère (Athos). ### [Paternal Affection](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xli-paternal-affection) Returns from the battle under Condé, recounts his experiences, and delivers a message from a gentleman (Lord de Winter) who wishes to see Athos. ### [Te Deum for the Victory of Lens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xliv-te-deum-for-the-victory-of-lens) Bewildered by the events, he is told by d'Artagnan to join the Fronde and is forbidden to leave the room until the tumult ends. ### [XLIX: Misfortune Refreshes the Memory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xlix-misfortune-refreshes-the-memory) Eager to fight, he is persuaded by d'Artagnan to rejoin the army after visiting Madame de Chevreuse. ### [In Which We Hear Tidings of Aramis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/liv-in-which-we-hear-tidings-of-aramis) Found dejected and lonely at the camp; weeps over lack of news from Athos; is comforted by D'Artagnan's fabricated letter and gift of pistoles. ### [The Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxv-the-return) Reported by Planchet to be safe at the Hôtel of the Great Charlemagne, spending time with the Queen of England and Madame de Chevreuse. ### [The Ambassadors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxvi-the-ambassadors) Mentioned as not being at the Hôtel du Grand Charlemagne; has gone to the prince. ### [The Battle of Charenton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-battle-of-charenton) Raoul is mentioned as having given up a despatch reluctantly and is known to be with the Prince de Condé; Athos inquires about him. ### [In Which We Begin to Think That Porthos Will Be at Last a Baron, and d’Artagnan a Captain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxvii-in-which-we-begin-to-think-that-porthos-will-be-at-last-a-baron-and-d-artagnan-a-captain) Arrives unexpectedly, embracing his father Athos; his presence adds emotional weight to the reunion. ### [In Which It Is Shown That It Is Sometimes More Difficult for Kings to Return to the Capitals of Their Kingdoms, Than to Make an Exit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxix-in-which-it-is-shown-that-it-is-sometimes-more-difficult-for-kings-to-return-to-the-capitals-of-their-kingdoms-than-to-make-an-exit) Enters briefly to announce the king's entry into Paris; Athos decides to send him to war in Flanders due to his youthful love. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xc-conclusion) Left with d'Artagnan to join the war in Flanders. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/raoul - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters