# Jacques Rival — Bel Ami character guide

> Jacques Rival in Bel Ami by Guy de Maupassant.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Rival, Jacques

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Journalist and friend of Duroy; a man about town.

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