# The Revolt of the Angels — Character guide

> Key figures in The Revolt of the Angels by Anatole France.

- [Maurice d'Esparvieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/maurice_desparvieu.md): A young man whose guardian angel, Arcade, rebels and leads him on a journey of discovery.
- [Arcade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/arcade.md): Maurice's guardian angel who rebels against Heaven and seeks forbidden knowledge.
- [Monsieur Julien Sariette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/sariette.md): The meticulous librarian of the d'Esparvieu family, tormented by missing books.
- [Madame de la Verdelière](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/madame_de_la_verdelier.md): A fashionable artiste and socialite who hosts a charity fête.
- [Gilberte des Aubels](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/gilberte.md): A young married woman who becomes involved with Maurice.
- [Prince Istar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/prince_istar.md): A fierce and rebellious angel from the celestial hierarchy.
- [Père Guinardon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/pere_guinardon.md): An old painter and art restorer with a sharp tongue.
- [Théophile Belais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/theophile_belais.md): A friend of Maurice and a young man about town.
- [Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/satan.md): The fallen angel and ruler of Hell, who appears in the narrative.
- [Zita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/zita.md): A mysterious and powerful female angel who aids the rebellion.
- [Zéphyrine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/zephyrine.md): An old servant in the d'Esparvieu household.
- [Ialdabaoth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/ialdabaoth.md): A rebellious angel and one of the leaders of the celestial revolt.
- [Iahveh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/iahveh.md): An ancient, weary god figure in the celestial pantheon.
- [Gaétan d'Esparvieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/gaetan_desparvieu.md): Maurice's uncle, a worldly and cynical man.
- [Nectaire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/nectaire.md): An old gardener who is secretly a fallen angel.
- [René d'Esparvieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/rene_desparvieu.md): Maurice's father, a respected magistrate.
- [Baron Max Everdingen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/max_everdingen.md): A German baron and friend of the d'Esparvieu family.
- [Inspector Grolle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/inspector_grolle.md): A police inspector investigating the theft of books.
- [Archangel Michael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/michael.md): The leader of the loyalist angels in Heaven.
- [Madame Mira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/mira.md): A fortune-teller consulted by characters.
- [Lucifer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/lucifer.md): The morning star, a fallen angel who appears in the story.
- [Dionysus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/dionysus.md): The Greek god of wine, appearing as a character.
- [Sophar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/sophar.md): A rebellious angel and companion to Arcade.
- [Eugène Delacroix](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/delacroix.md): The famous painter, mentioned as a historical figure.
- [Michel Guinardon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/michel_guinardon.md): The son of Père Guinardon, also a painter.
- [Léon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/leon.md): A young boy, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Baron Alexandre d'Esparvieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/baron_alexandre_desparvieu.md): An ancestor of Maurice, a historical figure in the family.
- [General Milpertuis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/general_milpertuis.md): A military relative of the d'Esparvieu family.
- [Monsieur Blancmesnil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/monsieur_blancmesnil.md): A friend of the family and a magistrate.
- [Hippolyte Flandrin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/hippolyte.md): A painter, mentioned in discussions of art.
- [Comte Desmaisons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/comte_desmaisons.md): A nobleman and acquaintance of the family.
- [Madame Paulet de Saint-Fain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/madame_paulet_de_saint_fain.md): A society woman mentioned in the narrative.
- [Madame Fillot-Grandin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/madame_fillot_grandin.md): A relative or acquaintance of the family.
- [Abdiel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/abdiel.md): A loyal angel who remains faithful to Heaven.
- [Fulgence-Adolphe Bussart d'Esparvieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_revolt_of_the_angels_se/characters/fulgence_bussart_desparvieu.md): An ancestor of Maurice, a historical figure.

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