The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later

Main Characters and Their Development

• D'Artagnan - A Gascon, one of the four musketeers. At the beginning of the story, he is the captain of the king's musketeers. Throughout the novel, he strives to fulfill King Louis XIV's orders and assists Raoul de Bragelonne. Over time, he becomes a Marshal of France.
• Athos - The Comte de la Fère, another of the four musketeers. Father of Raoul de Bragelonne. He embodies ideals of honor and nobility. Throughout the plot, he is deeply concerned about his son's fate and tries to guide him on the right path.
• Raoul de Bragelonne - Athos' son, a young noble officer. He is in love with Louise de La Vallière. His character evolves from a romantic lover to a saddened and disillusioned hero by his love.
• Louise de La Vallière - The object of Raoul's affection. Throughout the novel, she finds herself at the center of court intrigues and becomes the mistress of King Louis XIV.
• Aramis - A former musketeer, at the beginning of the novel, he is the head of the Jesuit order. He seeks power and wealth, often acting out of self-interest. However, his actions are often deeply calculated and aimed at achieving greater goals.
• Porthos - A strongman and servant, the fourth of the legendary quartet of musketeers. A loyal friend and companion, naive and good-natured. He is drawn to glory and adventure by Aramis' promises of new titles.