A charismatic but debauched Vicomte who makes a wager with Merteuil to seduce the virtuous Madame de Tourvel. He initially dismisses Cécile but eventually takes her virginity per Merteuil's plot. He later develops genuine feelings for Tourvel and proposes to Merteuil, but ultimately dies in a duel against Danceny after being betrayed by Cécile.
Their past intimacy has evolved into rivalry, manipulation, and unresolved attachment.
Merteuil approaches Valmont as her former lover, and later reminds him that they were married once before.
Their affair changes from a wager-driven conquest into Valmont's most sincere attachment.
Valmont pursues Tourvel, eventually seduces her, and later realizes that he genuinely cared for her.
Valmont exploits Cécile's innocence within Merteuil's revenge plot.
Valmont agrees to help Cécile write love letters, enters her room, and ends up taking her virginity.
Their final conflict converts the earlier schemes into fatal violence.
Danceny challenges Valmont to a duel to avenge Cécile's honor and ultimately kills him in self-defense.
She is Valmont's surviving family witness and mourns his death.
Madame de Rosemonde is identified as Valmont's aunt and attends his funeral.
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