Character guide

Axel Liedenbrock

major

Also known as Monsieur Axel, wretched Axel, me, I

The narrator and nephew of Professor Liedenbrock, who accompanies him on the journey to the center of the Earth.

Professor Otto Liedenbrock

major

Also known as Professor Liedenbrock, uncle Liedenbrock, the Professor, Liedenbrock, Otto Liedenbrock, M. Liedenbrock, Herr Liedenbrock, Uncle Liedenbrock

An impetuous and brilliant geologist who deciphers a runic message and leads the expedition into the volcano.

Hans Bjelke

major

Also known as Hans, the Icelander, The Icelander

A stoic Icelandic guide who accompanies the explorers, providing essential survival skills and calm under pressure.

Gräuben

supporting

Also known as Mademoiselle Gräuben

Axel's beloved and the Professor's goddaughter, who encourages the expedition from home.

Arne Saknussemm

supporting

Also known as Saknussemm, this Saknussemm, clever Saknussemm

A medieval Icelandic alchemist whose encrypted message provides the route to the center of the Earth.

Martha

minor

Also known as poor Martha

The Liedenbrock household servant who worries about the Professor and Axel during their absence.

M. Fridrikssen

minor

Also known as Fridrikssen, the excellent M. Fridrikssen, Monsieur Fridrikssen

A professor of natural sciences in Reykjavik who assists the explorers with local knowledge.

M. Thomsen

minor

The Danish consul in Reykjavik who provides letters of introduction and hospitality.

Baron Trampe

minor

Also known as M. le Baron Trampe

The governor of Iceland who receives the explorers and offers official assistance.

Captain of the Valkyria

minor

Also known as the captain, The captain

The commander of the Danish schooner that transports the explorers to Iceland.

M. Ruhmkorff

minor

Also known as Ruhmkorff

A German inventor whose electric device is used for illumination during the underground journey.

Scartaris

minor

A mountain peak whose shadow is mentioned in Saknussemm's instructions for timing the descent.