Character guide

Juliette Roux

major

Also known as Madame Juliette Roux, VI Juliette, XI Juliette

Central female character, likely the narrator's love interest or focal point.

Lirat

supporting

Also known as Monsieur Lirat, Joseph Lirat, Friend Lirat

Recurring male character, possibly a friend or rival of the narrator.

Unknown

major

Also known as myself, I

First-person narrator and focal character of the book.

My Mother

supporting

Also known as mother

Narrator's mother, a recurring familial presence.

My Father

supporting

Also known as father

Narrator's father, appears in domestic scenes.

Jean-François-Marie-Mintié

supporting

Also known as old Marie, good old Marie, Jean, Marie, Monsieur Mintié, Friend Mintié

Elderly character, possibly a servant or family retainer.

Mother Le Gannec

minor

Also known as Le Gannec, Madame Le Gannec

Older female character, likely a housekeeper or neighbor.

Spy

minor

Also known as Monsieur Spy, Baby Spy

Eccentric or mysterious character, possibly a nickname.

Jesselin

minor

Also known as Monsieur Jesselin

Minor male character, possibly a local figure.

Gabrielle Bernier

minor

Also known as Gabrielle

Young woman, possibly a friend or relative of Juliette.

Charles Malterre

minor

Also known as Malterre, this Malterre

Male character, possibly a rival or antagonist.

Celestine

minor

Servant or young female character in the household.

The General

minor

Also known as general

Military figure, stiff and formal, appears in scenes.

Felix

minor

Named male character, possibly a servant or local.

Monsieur Jules Rigard

minor

Also known as Monsieur Rigard

Male character, possibly a professional or acquaintance.

Madame Souchard

minor

Also known as Mother Souchard

Older female character, possibly a neighbor.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as doctor

Medical professional who appears in the narrative.

Uncle Ribot

minor

Relative of the narrator or another character.

Madame Mintié

minor

Wife of Monsieur Mintié, appears briefly.

Big Mange

minor

Nicknamed character, possibly a servant or local.

Demoiselle Landudec

minor

Young unmarried woman from the Landudec family.

Monsieur Jean

minor

Male character, possibly a servant or relative.

Nini

minor

Child or nickname for a minor character.

Madame Rabineau

minor

Older female character, possibly a neighbor.