Initially, he hates Inès because she understands his weakness, and wants Estelle because he feels that if she treats him as a man he will become manly.
Esialgu ta vihkab Inést, kuna too mõistab ta nõrkusi, ja ihaldab Estelle’t, kuna tunneb, et Estelle kohtleb teda kui meest ning selle tõttu muutubki ta mehelikuks.