# Modeste Mignon — Character guide

> Key figures in Modeste Mignon by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Modeste Mignon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/modeste_mignon.md): The heroine, a romantic young woman seeking love and independence.
- [Melchior de Canalis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/canalis.md): A celebrated poet and baron, courted by Modeste through letters.
- [Ernest de la Brière](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/ernest_de_la_briere.md): Canalis's secretary, a modest and loyal man who secretly loves Modeste.
- [Charles Mignon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/charles_mignon.md): Modeste's father, a former colonel and wealthy merchant returned from exile.
- [Madame Mignon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/madame_mignon.md): Modeste's mother, a gentle and pious woman.
- [Dumay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/dumay.md): The Mignons' loyal steward and former soldier, devoted to the family.
- [Jean Butscha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/jean_butscha.md): A hunchbacked clerk and friend to Modeste, fiercely loyal and clever.
- [Madame Latournelle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/madame_latournelle.md): Dumay's wife, a kind and practical woman who helps raise Modeste.
- [Comte de la Bastie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/comte_de_la_bastie.md): A nobleman who becomes a suitor for Modeste.
- [Duchesse de Chaulieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/duchesse_de_chaulieu.md): A powerful and witty aristocrat who advises Canalis.
- [Gobenheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/gobenheim.md): A banker and business associate of Charles Mignon.
- [Bettina Wallenrod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/bettina_wallenrod.md): Modeste's friend and confidante, a lively young woman.
- [Duc d'Hérouville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/duc_d_herouville.md): A nobleman and relative of the Duchesse de Chaulieu.
- [Germain Bonnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/germain_bonnet.md): A local notary and friend of the Mignon family.
- [Vilquin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/vilquin.md): A wealthy shipowner and neighbor of the Mignons.
- [Philoxène Jacmin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/philoxene_jacmin.md): A young woman from a local family, acquaintance of Modeste.
- [Caroline Mignon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/caroline_mignon.md): Modeste's younger sister, a sweet and simple girl.
- [Anne Dumay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/anne_dumay.md): Dumay's daughter and Modeste's childhood companion.
- [Babylas Latournelle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/babylas_latournelle.md): A local merchant and friend of the Mignon family.
- [Mongénod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/mongenod.md): A banker and business contact of Charles Mignon.
- [Hélène d'Hérouville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/helene_d_herouville.md): A relative of the Duc d'Hérouville, mentioned in passing.
- [Prince de Cadignan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/prince_de_cadignan.md): An elderly nobleman, father of Diane de Maufrigneuse.
- [Diane de Maufrigneuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/diane_de_maufrigneuse.md): A beautiful and witty duchess, friend of the Duchesse de Chaulieu.
- [Duc de Rhétoré](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/duc_de_retore.md): A young nobleman, son of the Duchesse de Chaulieu.
- [Duc de Chaulieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/duc_de_chaulieu.md): Husband of the Duchesse de Chaulieu, a powerful aristocrat.
- [Francisque Althor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/francisque_althor.md): A young man who shows interest in Modeste.
- [John Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/john_barry.md): An Englishman and associate of the Mignon family.
- [Jean Jacmin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/jean_jacmin.md): A local man, possibly a relative of Philoxène.
- [Georges d'Estourny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/georges_d_estourny.md): A dandy and acquaintance of Modeste's circle.
- [De Marsay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/de_marsay.md): A politician and man of fashion, mentioned in passing.
- [Gaspard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/gaspard.md): A minor servant or character in the household.
- [Madame de Sérizy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/madame_de_serizy.md): A society woman mentioned in the narrative.
- [Duchesse de Verneuil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/duchesse_de_verneuil.md): A noblewoman mentioned in social contexts.
- [Grandlieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/modeste_mignon_se/characters/grandlieu.md): A noble family name referenced in the story.

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