Cécile's honorable music teacher who falls deeply in love with her. He is manipulated by Merteuil, learns of the schemes, and challenges Valmont to a duel to avenge Cécile. Showing his honor, he refuses to fight a drunk opponent and accepts an apology, but is forced to kill Valmont in self-defense when attacked.
Their sincere romance contrasts with the calculated seductions around them.
Danceny writes love letters to Cécile, and the two fall in love.
Merteuil turns Danceny's confrontation into another act of manipulation.
Danceny comes to Merteuil's bed to threaten her, but she seduces him and tells him everything.
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.
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