Character Catalog

Morning

Alfred Dreyfus rises early, in keeping with strict military custom. He carefully puts on his French Army officer's uniform, observing the institution's rigorous dress codes. His breakfast is frugal: coffee and bread, taken quickly before heading to the Army General Staff.

Afternoon

His afternoons are devoted to his duties as a trainee officer at the École supérieure de guerre or at the General Staff. He attends meetings, handles military files, and pursues ongoing training in strategy and military administration. He maintains professional relationships with his fellow officers in a hierarchical and formal atmosphere.

Evening

In the evenings, Dreyfus spends time with his family, particularly with his wife Lucie Hadamard, whom he married in 1890. He dines at a restaurant or returns to his Parisian home. He may read the press, correspond with military friends, or broaden his knowledge through reading.

Food

As an officer of the Parisian bourgeoisie, Dreyfus follows a classic 19th-century diet: roasted meats, fish, seasonal vegetables, cheeses, and fruit. Meals are taken at regular hours in accordance with social conventions. According to some sources, as an observant Jew, he adheres to certain Jewish dietary laws.

Clothing

Dreyfus wears his military officer's uniform on weekdays: a navy blue tunic, trousers with a red stripe, regulation kepi, and the insignia of his rank. In civilian dress, he follows Parisian bourgeois fashion: a dark suit, white shirt, tie, and top hat. His appearance is neat and formal, in keeping with the demands of his social standing.

Housing

Dreyfus lives in a Parisian apartment in the upper-middle-class style, likely in the 6th or 7th arrondissement. His home is furnished with the comfort typical of the upper middle class: elegant furniture, a library, coal heating. It is in this setting that he lives with his family, away from the barracks, like many officers of his rank.