# Béatrix — Character guide

> Key figures in Béatrix by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Calyste du Guénic](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/calyste_du_guenic.md): Young Breton nobleman, central character torn between love and duty.
- [Camille Maupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/camille_maupin.md): Renowned writer and intellectual, a key figure in the social circle.
- [Béatrix de Rochefide](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/beatrix_de_rochefide.md): Beautiful and ambitious marquise, object of Calyste's infatuation.
- [Félicité des Touches](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/felicite_des_touches.md): Wealthy patroness of the arts and friend to Camille Maupin.
- [Sabine du Guénic](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/sabine_du_guenic.md): Calyste's wife, a duchess's daughter who suffers from his infidelity.
- [Madame Schontz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/madame_schontz.md): Clever courtesan and friend to several characters in Paris.
- [Maxime de Trailles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/maxime_de_trailles.md): Ruthless and charming Parisian dandy and gambler.
- [Marquise de Rochefide (elder)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/marquise_de_rochefide_elder.md): Mother of the marquis, a formidable and traditional noblewoman.
- [Gennaro Conti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/gennaro_conti.md): Italian composer and lover of Béatrix de Rochefide.
- [Claude Vignon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/claude_vignon.md): Cynical and brilliant literary critic in Parisian society.
- [Mademoiselle de Pen-Hoël](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/mademoiselle_de_pen_hoel.md): Elderly Breton relative of Calyste, guardian of family traditions.
- [Arthur de Rochefide](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/arthur_de_rochefide.md): Husband of Béatrix, a weak and cuckolded nobleman.
- [Charlotte de Kergarouët](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/charlotte_de_kergarouet.md): Young heiress and early romantic interest of Calyste.
- [Fanny O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/fanny_obrien.md): Irish governess and companion to Mademoiselle des Touches.
- [Gasselin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/gasselin.md): Loyal servant and groom to the du Guénic family.
- [Fabien du Ronceret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/fabien_du_ronceret.md): Breton nobleman and rival to Calyste in love.
- [Zéphirine du Guénic](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/zephirine_du_guenic.md): Aunt of Calyste, a spinster devoted to the family.
- [Baronne du Guénic](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/baronne_du_guenic.md): Calyste's mother, a pious and loving Breton noblewoman.
- [La Palférine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/la_palferine.md): Eccentric and impoverished nobleman, a friend of Maxime.
- [Mariotte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/mariotte.md): Housekeeper at the du Guénic estate in Guérande.
- [Clotilde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/clotilde.md): Friend of Sabine, a wise and observant young woman.
- [Duchesse de Grandlieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/duchesse_de_grandlieu.md): Mother of Sabine, a powerful Parisian aristocrat.
- [Chevalier du Halga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/chevalier_du_halga.md): Old Breton gentleman and friend of the du Guénic family.
- [Couture](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/couture.md): Friend and financial advisor to Maxime de Trailles.
- [Charles-Édouard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/charles_edouard.md): Elegant Parisian dandy and friend of Maxime.
- [Baron du Guénic](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/baron_du_guenic.md): Calyste's father, a retired naval officer.
- [Abbé Grimont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/abbe_grimont.md): Priest and confessor to the du Guénic family.
- [Nathan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/nathan.md): Playwright and literary figure in Parisian society.
- [Athénaïs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/athenais.md): Young woman from Alençon, connected to the du Ronceret family.
- [Comtesse de Kergarouët](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/comtesse_de_kergarouet.md): Mother of Charlotte, a Breton noblewoman.
- [Monsieur de Faucombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/monsieur_de_faucombe.md): Breton neighbor and friend of the du Guénic family.
- [Vicomte de Grandlieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/vicomte_de_grandlieu.md): Sabine's brother, a young Parisian aristocrat.
- [Dommanget](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/dommanget.md): Notary in Guérande handling family affairs.
- [Finot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/finot.md): Journalist and editor in the Parisian literary world.
- [Baron de Rastignac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/baron_de_rastignac.md): Ambitious Parisian social climber and politician.
- [Abbé Brossette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/abbe_brossette.md): Distinguished Parisian priest, a spiritual advisor.
- [Jacqueline de Pen-Hoël](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/jacqueline_de_pen_hoel.md): Younger relative of Mademoiselle de Pen-Hoël.
- [Thisbe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/thisbe.md): Dog belonging to Mademoiselle des Touches.
- [Madame de Portenduère](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/madame_de_portenduere.md): Breton noblewoman and neighbor of the du Guénics.
- [Savinien de Portenduère](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/savinien_de_portenduere.md): Young Breton vicomte, son of Madame de Portenduère.
- [Adolphe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/adolphe.md): Friend of Calyste in the Parisian social circle.
- [Bixiou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/bixiou.md): Satirical artist and wit in Parisian society.
- [Bernus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/bernus.md): Servant at the du Guénic estate in Guérande.
- [Marquis de Casteran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/marquis_de_casteran.md): Breton nobleman and neighbor of the du Guénics.
- [Étienne Lousteau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/etienne_lousteau.md): Journalist and writer in the Parisian literary scene.
- [D'Ajuda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/da%20juda.md): Portuguese nobleman in Parisian high society.
- [Marquis de Rochefide](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/marquis_de_rochefide.md): Son of the elder Marquise, a minor nobleman.
- [Duc de Grandlieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/duc_de_grandlieu.md): Sabine's father, a powerful Parisian duke.
- [Léon de Lora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/leon_de_lora.md): Landscape painter and friend of the Parisian set.
- [Charles de Vandenesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/charles_de_vandenesse.md): Diplomat and husband of the Admiral's widow.
- [Blondet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/blondet.md): Judge from Alençon, father of a journalist.
- [Grindot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/grindot.md): Architect involved in Parisian renovations.
- [Joséphine Schiltz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/josephine_schiltz.md): Young woman connected to Madame Schontz.
- [Antonia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/b_atrix_se/characters/antonia.md): Servant in the household of Mademoiselle des Touches.

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