Fromont and Risler

Main Characters and Their Development

• Sidonie Risler — a young and beautiful woman who marries Risler. She is ambitious and dreams of a luxurious life, but her selfishness and greed lead to tragic outcomes. As the plot unfolds, her character is revealed to be deceitful and manipulative.
• Georges Fromont — a junior partner in the firm who falls in love with Sidonie. He is weak-willed and succumbs to her charms, leading to the downfall of his family and business. His development shows how passion and weakness can lead to ruin.
• Risler — a hardworking and honest man who genuinely loves his wife Sidonie and believes in her virtue. His naivety and trust make him a victim of manipulation, and he eventually faces the bitter truth about his wife.
• Claire Fromont — Georges Fromont's wife, who suffers from his infidelity with Sidonie. She is portrayed as a devoted and loving woman who, despite all hardships, maintains her dignity and strength of spirit.