A Certain Smile

Main Characters and Their Development

• Dominique - the main character, a young law student experiencing an internal crisis and searching for the meaning of life. She enters into a romantic relationship with a married man, which leads to her emotional growth and reevaluation of her values.
• Lucien - the married man with whom Dominique has an affair. He is charismatic, but his relationship with Dominique is complex and contradictory. Lucien helps Dominique understand herself better but also becomes the cause of her suffering.
• Françoise - Lucien's wife, who maintains her dignity and composure despite her husband's infidelity. Her behavior and attitude towards the situation significantly influence Dominique and her perception of the world.