Manuel Quiros BarbozaFirst Quarter Book AnalysisScarlet PimpernelAssignment A: Character SketchMany argue that the main character of this book is Sir Percy Blakeney for his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel from which the book takes its name. However, it is the lovely Lady Blakeney who plays a larger role in this story and whose point of view is often represented. Lady Blakeney was an intelligent and charismatic figure in France as an actress and famous member of society before she married Sir Percy Blakeney and moved to England. She managed to steal his heart with her wit, her charm and her boldness, all qualities that make the character of Marguerite Blakeney what she is. Throughout this story, a very noticeable character trait of Lady Blakeney is her charisma and charm, when she meets an old friend whose family she accidentally sent to the guillotine, she acted as if it never happened. Upon answering, he paused only for a moment, and resumed his charm nonchalantly. When Chauvelin threatened her with the news of her brother's activities in the opera box, she behaved calmly and with a smile on her face for a much longer time than many others would have done. Moments later, at Lord Grenville's ball, she used her charm very cleverly to read the note, which Sir Andrew had done. Lady Blakeney kept her intelligence intact much longer than many others. At Lord Grenville's ball, he exceptionally showed his intelligence to the reader when he discovered the information on the piece of paper that Sir Andrew Ffoulkes had, confusing him but deceiving him completely. Even though it was right in front of her, once she dared to probe around, she immediately realized Sir Percy Blakeney's secret, like someone who is doing a puzzle blindly... in the middle of a sheet... back to a secret meeting point, Lady Blakeney follows on foot. The story takes a turn here as Lady Blakeney struggles with herself in a battle between man and self. She struggles mentally to decide whether to save the life of her dear brother or her beloved husband. Eventually, Lady Blakeney comes out of hiding and tries to warn Percy of the danger. His internal struggle is over. In the end, Percy is the one she cares about. The Scarlet Pimpernel is only heard once and not seen; but later advises that he will be across the water to meet his crew. Chauvelin still has a little hope and goes with all his soldiers to the meeting point. However, Sir Percy Blakeney was actually disguised as a Jewish chauffeur and as soon as they leave he is reunited with his wife. He tells her of his plan, as he carries her to the waiting yacht, finally safe.