# Pierre and Jean — Character guide

> Key figures in Pierre and Jean by Guy de Maupassant.

- [Pierre Roland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/pierre_roland.md): A doctor and the elder son of the Roland family, driven by jealousy and suspicion.
- [Jean Roland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/jean_roland.md): The younger son, who unexpectedly inherits a fortune and becomes engaged to Mme. Rosémilly.
- [Mme. Rosémilly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/mme_rosemilly.md): A young widow courted by both Pierre and Jean, eventually betrothed to Jean.
- [Mme. Roland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/mme_roland.md): The devoted mother of Pierre and Jean, with a secret past tied to the inheritance.
- [Old Roland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/old_roland.md): The gruff, retired father of Pierre and Jean, obsessed with fishing and his sons.
- [Marowsko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/marowsko.md): An old Polish chemist and friend of Pierre, who runs a small pharmacy.
- [Captain Beausire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/captain_beausire.md): A sea captain and friend of the Roland family, often dining with them.
- [M. Maréchal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/marechal.md): A deceased family friend who left his fortune to Jean, sparking the central conflict.
- [Maître Lecanu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/maitre_lecanu.md): The notary who reads Maréchal's will to the Roland family.
- [Papagris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/papagris.md): A boatman who assists Old Roland with his fishing excursions.
- [La belle Alphonsine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/la_belle_alphonsine.md): A barmaid or local woman briefly noted in the narrative.
- [Cristi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/cristi.md): A minor character mentioned by name in dialogue.
- [M. Poulin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pierre_and_jean_se/characters/m_poulin.md): A local figure briefly referenced in the story.

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