
La Voisin is an elderly peasant who helps St. At the end of the novel, Valancourt receives an additional inheritance from his brother and marries Emily. He remains devoted to Emily throughout the novel, although he does have a period of gambling and misbehaving in Paris. Moreover, Valancourt has a good heart and acts with integrity. He is very sensitive and appreciative of beauty, but also strong and brave. Valancourt is a young man from an aristocratic family. Aubert's early death places Emily in a perilous situation. Aubert is also a good judge of character who can quickly discern that Valancourt is a good man worthy of Emily's love. Aubert is a devoted husband and father, and passes most of his good qualities on to his daughter.

He is a very kind person, fond of nature and secluded life.

At the end of the novel, Emily ends up very rich and happily married to Valancourt. Emily is often put in dangerous situations and spends much of the novel trying to avoid danger, and trying to find a way to be with her beloved, Valancourt.

Emily's vivid imagination and heightened emotions can sometimes lead to her becoming overwhelmed. She is a virtuous and sensitive young woman, who has an artistic temperament and is very appreciative of natural beauty.
