Marie Thérèse is a character in The Rose of Versailles, portrayed as the eldest daughter of Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI of France. She is born into the French royal family as a princess, and her role in the story is tied to the domestic life of the royal couple during the years leading up to the French Revolution. As one of the four children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, she represents the next generation of the Bourbon dynasty. Her presence in the narrative highlights the personal and familial stakes faced by the royal family amid growing political turmoil. Marie Thérèse is depicted as a child who, like her siblings, is caught in the escalating conflict between the crown and the revolutionary forces. Her character does not drive the central plot but serves as a symbol of the innocence and vulnerability of the royal household. She is shown in scenes that emphasize the queen's role as a mother and the family's gradual isolation and danger as the revolution intensifies. Her interactions with her parents, particularly her mother, underscore the emotional weight of the historical events unfolding around them. In terms of personality, she is portrayed as a typically innocent and sheltered princess, reflecting the upbringing expected of a child of her station. Her development is largely defined by the shift from the security of Versailles to the uncertainty of imprisonment, which marks a key transition in her character arc. She does not possess notable combat abilities or political influence, as her significance lies in her position as the eldest daughter of the monarchy and her witness to the family's downfall. Her relationship with her mother is the most prominent, showing a bond of affection and care amid the queen's many burdens. Her role in the story is ultimately that of a surviving member of the royal family, whose fate is shaped by the revolution rather than by her own actions or choices.