# IX: Lupin’s Anger explained — The Teeth of the Tiger

> Chapter companion for The Teeth of the Tiger by Maurice Leblanc.

## What happens

Don Luis Perenna pursues Gaston Sauverand and Florence Levasseur after discovering two skeletons in a barn, linking them to the disappearance of a couple named Dedessuslamare. He becomes convinced of Marie Fauville's innocence and vows to defend her, identifying Florence and Sauverand as the true criminals. His chase is thwarted by a car breakdown, fueling his rage and jealousy.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Obsession

Perenna's jealousy and rage toward Sauverand and Florence reveal his obsessive feelings for Florence.

### Justice and Injustice

Perenna shifts from accusing Marie Fauville to defending her, seeking true justice against the real criminals.

### Duality of Human Nature

Florence's beautiful appearance contrasts with her murderous actions, reflecting inner evil.

## Character check-ins

### Don Luis Perenna

Pursues Sauverand and Florence, vows to defend Marie Fauville, and struggles with jealousy and rage.

### Florence Levasseur

Identified as Sauverand's accomplice; Perenna believes she is behind the crimes and tries to kill him.

### Gaston Sauverand

Flees with Florence; Perenna suspects him of being her lover and the mastermind.

### Sergeant Mazeroux

Accompanies Perenna, endures his anger, and is tasked with arresting Florence.

### Marie Fauville

Perenna believes she is innocent and attempts to save her from suicide.

## Key lines

> Oh, the loathsome creature! How can she have so fair a face, and eyes of such haunting beauty, so grave, sincere, and almost guileless?

Perenna is horrified by Florence's beauty masking her evil nature.

_Highlights the theme of duality._

> I shall demolish those proofs one by one. Marie Fauville is the victim of wretches who have hatched the most diabolical plot against her, and whom I am about to deliver up to justice.

Perenna vows to overturn the evidence against Marie and expose the true conspirators.

_Shows his commitment to justice._

> The recollection of the two lovers clasped in each other's arms made him cry aloud with jealousy. He wanted to be revenged.

The memory of Florence and Sauverand together drives Perenna to a jealous rage.

_Illustrates his obsessive love._

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