The scene shifts to Paris, where revolution takes center stage. Cimourdain, a stern idealist, is assigned to oversee Gauvain, his former protege. Ideology becomes increasingly complicated in the real world. Taverns, alleys, and political chambers all serve as backdrops to deadly decisions. The appearance of Marat signals the extremity of revolutionary fervor. Idealism begins to erode under the weight of human emotion. Paris is both the heart of revolution and the beginning of its inner fracture.
