War and Peace · secondary
Prince Hippolyte
fictional · male
A character who resembles his sister Hélène but is described as ugly.
Appearances
- First: Book ONE · Chapter III · ¶ 13
- Latest: Book TWELVE · Chapter I · ¶ 19
Relationships
Conversation · Anna Pávlovna Schérer
““I was told a charming Moscow story today and must treat you to it. Excuse me, Vicomte—I must tell it in Russian or the point will be lost....””
Conflict · Prince Andrew Bolkónski
“'Allow me, sir,' said Prince Andrew in Russian in a cold, disagreeable tone to Prince Hippolyte who was blocking his path.”
Quotations
“turning to Prince Hippolyte.”
“Le charmant Hippolyte was surprising by his extraordinary resemblance to his beautiful sister,”
“Prince Hippolyte, who had been gazing at the vicomte for some time through his lorgnette,”
“Capital! said Prince Hippolyte in English,”
“Suddenly Prince Hippolyte started up making signs to everyone to attend,”
“Prince Hippolyte who had also come into the hall.”
““I am very glad I did not go to the ambassador’s,” said Prince Hippolyte “—so dull—. It has been a delightful evening, has it not? Delightful!””
“Prince Hippolyte had the ear of the company”
“Bending forward in his armchair he said: 'Le Roi de Prusse!'”
“Hippolyte interrupted her with the words: 'Le Roi de Prusse...'”
“I only wished to say that we are wrong to fight pour le Roi de Prusse!”
“Prince Hippolyte remarked loudly and unexpectedly.”