He was assured by Halévy that the story would be toned down, that Carmen's character would be softened, and offset by Micaëla, described by Halévy as "a very innocent, very chaste young girl".
Halévy ho ujistil, že příběh zjemní, že charakter Carmen bude změkčen a kompenzován Micaëlou, kterou Halévy popsal jako „velmi nevinnou a velmi mladou dívku“.