A naive 15-year-old convent-raised girl betrothed to Gercourt who falls for her music teacher Danceny. She is manipulated by Merteuil and Valmont, losing her virginity to Valmont. Guilt-ridden, she is tricked into writing a letter against Danceny, confesses her secrets to her mother, and later reveals she is pregnant with Valmont's child during his funeral.
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 sincere romance contrasts with the calculated seductions around them.
Danceny writes love letters to Cécile, and the two fall in love.
Merteuil uses Cécile's innocence to advance revenge and control both young lovers.
Merteuil takes Cécile to the country estate, encourages her to marry Gercourt while keeping Danceny as a lover, and influences her letters.
Their arranged marriage is the target and eventual public outcome of Merteuil's scheme.
Cécile is described as Gercourt's intended bride, and they marry in a grand ceremony at the end.
Rosemonde responds positively to Cécile's pregnancy as Valmont's continuing legacy.
At Valmont's funeral, Madame de Rosemonde is overjoyed when Cécile reveals that she is carrying Valmont's child.
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