Flatland · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott.
The Narrator (A Square)
major
Also known as Unknown, me, O, mine, himself, yourself
A middle-class Square from Flatland who encounters a Sphere and learns of Spaceland.
The Sphere
major
Also known as Sphere, The Sphere, himself
A being from Spaceland who visits Flatland to teach the Square about higher dimensions.
The Stranger
major
Also known as Stranger, the Stranger, thy, Your, your
The mysterious visitor from Spaceland, later revealed to be the Sphere.
The Circles
supporting
Also known as the Circles, their, themselves
The highest priestly class in Flatland, ruling with absolute authority.
Chromatistes
minor
Also known as Chromatistes
A leader of the Chromatic Sedition, advocating for color reform in Flatland.
The Isosceles
supporting
Also known as the Isosceles, Every Isosceles, an Isosceles, themselves
The lowest class of Flatland soldiers and laborers, often rebellious.
Many of the Highest Circles
minor
Also known as many of the highest Circles , sitting as judges in law courts, their
Elite judges from the priestly class who enforce Flatland's laws.