# Sentimental Education — Character guide

> Key figures in Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert.

- [Frederick Moreau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/frederick_moreau.md): A young man from the provinces who moves to Paris, seeking love and success.
- [Madame Arnoux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/madame_arnoux.md): The married woman Frederick idealizes and pursues throughout the novel.
- [Deslauriers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/deslauriers.md): Frederick's ambitious and cynical friend from law school.
- [Hussonnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/hussonnet.md): A journalist and friend of Frederick, often involved in artistic circles.
- [Rosanette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/rosanette.md): A courtesan who becomes Frederick's mistress, known as the Maréchale.
- [Sénécal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/senecal.md): A stern republican and mathematics tutor, later a political activist.
- [Pellerin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/pellerin.md): A painter who tries various artistic styles, often seeking commissions.
- [Madame Dambreuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/madame_dambreuse.md): A wealthy society woman who later becomes Frederick's lover.
- [Regimbart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/regimbart.md): A political activist and regular at the Café de la Régence.
- [Martinon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/martinon.md): A fellow student of Frederick, later a successful lawyer and politician.
- [Mademoiselle Vatnaz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/mademoiselle_vatnaz.md): An aging actress and friend of Rosanette, involved in artistic circles.
- [Dussardier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/dussardier.md): A kind-hearted clerk and loyal friend to Frederick.
- [Madame Moreau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/madame_moreau.md): Frederick's mother, who lives in Nogent and worries about his future.
- [M. de Cisy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/m_de_cisy.md): A young aristocrat and rival of Frederick for Rosanette's affections.
- [M. Dambreuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/m_dambreuse.md): A wealthy banker and political figure, husband of Madame Dambreuse.
- [The Maréchale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/the_marechale.md): Another name for Rosanette, the courtesan Frederick keeps.
- [Mademoiselle Marthe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/mademoiselle_marthe.md): The young daughter of Jacques and Madame Arnoux.
- [Mademoiselle Clémence Daviou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/mademoiselle_clemence_daviou.md): A young woman who works at Arnoux's shop, later involved with Deslauriers.
- [Catherine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/catherine.md): A servant in the Moreau household in Nogent.
- [Jacques Arnoux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/jacques_arnoux.md): Husband of Madame Arnoux, an art dealer and businessman.
- [Delphine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/delphine.md): A maid or servant in the Arnoux household.
- [Père Roque](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/pere_roque.md): A local landowner in Nogent, father of Louise Roque.
- [The Dambreuses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/the_dambreuses.md): The wealthy couple who host salons and influence Parisian society.
- [Sombary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/sombary.md): A friend or acquaintance of Frederick, mentioned in social circles.
- [Louise Roque](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/louise_roque.md): A young girl from Nogent who falls in love with Frederick.
- [Delmar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/delmar.md): An actor and friend of the artistic circle around Arnoux.
- [Delmas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/delmas.md): A minor character, possibly a journalist or acquaintance.
- [Jules Burrieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/jules_burrieu.md): A friend of Frederick from his hometown, later a lawyer.
- [M. Roque](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/m_roque.md): Another name for Père Roque, Louise's father.
- [Père Oudry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/pere_oudry.md): An older man who courts Madame Moreau after her husband's death.
- [Eugène](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/eugene.md): The young son of Rosanette, who dies in infancy.
- [Madame Oudry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/madame_oudry.md): Wife of Père Oudry, a social acquaintance in Nogent.
- [M. Gamblin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sentimental_education_se/characters/m_gamblin.md): A minor character, possibly a teacher or official.

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