Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 159 summary
Letter 159 of 177 · 1 min to read the letter
In Letter 159, the Marquise de MERTEUIL rebukes the Viscount de VALMONT for bad behavior and jokes, declaring that she answers grievances with revenge rather than mockery. Her warning challenges his confidence by reminding him that an expected triumph can disappear just as he celebrates it.
What happens
- Merteuil rejects jokes added to conduct she finds offensive.
- She declares that she takes revenge when someone gives her cause for complaint.
- She warns Valmont that his confidence can precede the loss of an expected victory.
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What to notice
Merteuil makes retaliation her explicit response to an offense. The statement turns her complaint into a threat.
Quick check
How does Merteuil say she responds to a grievance?
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