Marc

Marc is an aeronautical engineer in his forties. He is not particularly fond of what many consider modern culture and voices his opinion with confidence throughout the play. Marc does not like his friend Serge’s expensive painting and does not hide this dislike. Later in the play, Marc admits that it is not the painting that bothers him but rather Serge’s changing attitude that would lead him to buy such a thing. At one time, Marc considered himself a mentor to Serge but now feels that his friend has abandoned him for more snobbish friends and pursuits.

Marc has a vindictive streak and this is most evident in his interactions with Yvan. Marc is usually the first to criticize Yvan, even when he is not actually angry at something that Yvan has done. Since Serge fights back against Marc, Yvan is a much easier target and...