War and Peace · Character
M. Dessalles
Also known as Dessalle, Monsieur Dessalles, Dessalles
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 165
M. Dessalles has the quiet air of a man accustomed to observing before he speaks. His careful manner and measured presence suggest a mind at work beneath an unassuming exterior.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 165
- Books
- 1
A Swiss tutor brought from abroad, Dessalles serves as a steady presence in the household, navigating Russian life in a coat of Russian cut and broken Russian among the servants. He accompanies Princess Mary and little Nicholas on their journey, where he watches her energy with astonishment, and remains a trusted participant in the family’s affairs. His role is modest, but his attentive constancy makes him a familiar figure beside them.
Description
Dessalles is identified by his prominent Roman nose; the text gives no further detail about his face, coloring, hair, eyes, age, or build. He wears a coat of Russian cut, a practical garment that lends him a sober, adapted air. His bearing is attentive and restrained, with the quiet formality of a tutor accustomed to keeping watch over those in his care.
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