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Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 97 summary

Letter 97 of 177 · 5 min to read the letter

In Letter 97, Cécile Volanges tells the Marquise de Merteuil that Monsieur de Valmont enters her bedroom with a key and overcomes her resistance through pressure and threats. She blames herself, grieves over Danceny, and asks for urgent advice while insisting that Valmont must not know about her confession.

What happens

  1. Cécile explains that she gives Valmont a bedroom key after he requests it and Danceny supports his request.
  2. Valmont enters while she sleeps, presses her for kisses, and threatens to blame her if anyone comes.
  3. Cécile describes saying no, feeling confused by her responses, and agreeing that he can return that evening.
  4. After he leaves, she resolves to stop another visit and cries over Danceny without sleeping.
  5. Her mother notices her distress and comforts her without discovering its cause.
  6. Cécile asks Merteuil for secret advice through Valmont and does not dare sign her letter.

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In this letter

MerteuilValmontCécileDancenyMadame de Volanges

What to notice

The sentence states her refusal and the involuntary nature of her responses. It helps explain the conflict between what she describes and the blame she places on herself.

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Why does Cécile agree to give Valmont a key?

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