Who is Count Oxtiern from The 120 Days of Sodom and Other Writings and what is their importance? 120_Days_of_Sodom English & Literature Count Oxtiern | The 120 Days of Sodom and Other Writings

Count Oxtiern is a character in both Oxtiern and Ernestine. He is described as a wealthy, young nobleman, who lives a life of libertinage, using his wealth and influence to get what he wants. In both versions of the story, Oxtiern deceives Ernestine and rapes her. In the play, he is shot and killed by Ernestine's fiance, Herman. In the story, Oxtiern is sentenced to hard labor.