Pierre and Jean

Main Characters and Their Development

• Pierre Roland - the elder son in the Roland family, a doctor by profession. He is ambitious, but his career does not unfold as he expected. Pierre feels envy and jealousy towards his younger brother Jean when he receives an inheritance. Throughout the narrative, Pierre undergoes an internal conflict and struggles with his own feelings, leading him to decide to leave the family and start a new life.
• Jean Roland - the younger son in the Roland family, a lawyer. He receives an unexpected inheritance from a family friend, which arouses suspicion and jealousy in his brother Pierre. Jean is portrayed as a more calm and balanced character who, despite the difficulties, strives to maintain peace in the family and build his own life.
• Madame Roland - the mother of Pierre and Jean, a caring and loving woman. She finds herself at the center of the family conflict when it is revealed that Jean's inheritance is connected to her past. Madame Roland experiences guilt and fear of the secret being exposed but ultimately seeks to keep the family together.
• Monsieur Roland - the father of Pierre and Jean, a simple and good-natured man. He is unaware of the secrets his wife harbors and sincerely rejoices in his sons' successes. Monsieur Roland symbolizes stability and traditional family values.