War and Peace · Character
Captain Ramballe
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 261
Captain Ramballe is glimpsed at the edge of a conversation, his title suggesting the order and formality of a military life. Beyond that brief impression, the text leaves his personality and appearance indistinct.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 261
- Books
- 1
Captain Ramballe is a French officer mentioned in connection with a conversation Pierre later regards as shameful. The text provides no fuller account of his character, relationships, or fate.
Description
Ramballe is identified as a French captain and as an adult man. No details are supplied about his build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, uniform, or bearing, so these should remain unspecified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Napoleon Bonaparteofficer serving Napoleon
Ramballe is devoted to Napoleon, whom he regards as a generous and glorious monarch, and says that he entered his service after being won over by his achievements.
Pierre Bezúkhovnewly formed friendship
After Pierre prevents Makár Alexéevich from shooting Ramballe, the captain feels indebted to him and offers his friendship. Their warm conversation and dinner temporarily draw Pierre out of his isolation, and Pierre confides his history and love for Natásha.
- M
Morelofficer and orderly
Morel serves Ramballe as his orderly, bringing food and wine and carrying out his requests during their occupation of Pierre’s house.
- MA
Makár Alexéevich BazdéevFrench officer and would-be attacker
Makár tries to shoot Ramballe when the French enter the house. Ramballe initially threatens him as a traitor but pardons him after Pierre explains that he is a drunken, mentally unstable man.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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