# Krakatit — Character guide

> Key figures in Krakatit by Karel Čapek.

- [Engineer Prokop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/prokop.md): Brilliant but tormented inventor of Krakatit, an explosive that threatens to consume him and those around him.
- [The Princess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/princess.md): Enigmatic aristocrat who becomes entangled with Prokop, embodying both allure and danger.
- [Mr. Carson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/carson.md): Wealthy industrialist and rival, deeply involved in the political and personal intrigues surrounding Krakatit.
- [Annie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/annie.md): Young woman connected to Prokop's past, whose fate intertwines with his quest.
- [George Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/george_thomas.md): Engineer and colleague of Prokop, whose disappearance and reappearance drive key events.
- [Comrade Daimon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/daimon.md): Mysterious revolutionary figure who aids and manipulates Prokop.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/doctor.md): Physician attending to Prokop during his illness and recovery.
- [Dr. Krafft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/krafft.md): Scientist and associate of Prokop, involved in the Krakatit project.
- [Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/paul.md): Acquaintance of Prokop, appears in social contexts.
- [Uncle Rohn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/uncle_rohn.md): Jovial older relative of the Princess, part of the aristocratic circle.
- [Mon Oncle Charles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/oncle_charles.md): Charming French uncle of the Princess, a figure of old-world elegance.
- [Krakatit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/krakatit.md): The explosive substance itself, personified as a character in Prokop's fevered imagination.
- [Mazaud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/mazaud.md): Older scientist or industrialist, connected to the Krakatit network.
- [Darling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/darling.md): Term of endearment used by Prokop, possibly referring to the Princess.
- [Rosso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/rosso.md): Minor character in the international intrigue surrounding Krakatit.
- [Plinius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/plinius.md): Minor character, possibly a scientist or associate.
- [Premier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/premier.md): Political leader involved in the high-stakes negotiations over Krakatit.
- [Prince Hagen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/prince_hagen.md): Aristocratic figure, possibly a rival or ally in the power games.
- [Bob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/bob.md): Minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Lieutenant Rohlauf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/rohlauf.md): Military officer, possibly involved in security around Krakatit.
- [Minnie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/minnie.md): Minor female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Agan Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/agan_khan.md): Exotic figure, possibly a foreign dignitary.
- [Prince Suwalski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/prince_suwalski.md): Haughty aristocrat, part of the Princess's circle.
- [Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/peters.md): Delegate, possibly political or industrial.
- [Tartar Princess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/tartar_princess.md): Exotic princess, possibly a fantasy or fever dream of Prokop.
- [Darwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/darwin.md): Mentioned in a feverish or satirical context, not a real character.
- [Wilhelmina Adelaide Maud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/wilhelmina.md): Full name of a minor female character, possibly the Princess.
- [Whirlwind](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/whirlwind.md): Personification of a storm or destructive force in Prokop's visions.
- [Li-taj Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/li_taj_khan.md): Exotic name, possibly from Prokop's fever dreams.
- [Professor Wald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/professor_wald.md): Academic figure, possibly a mentor or colleague.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/father.md): Religious figure, possibly in a ceremony or vision.
- [Nanda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/nanda.md): Exotic female name, possibly from Prokop's travels or dreams.
- [Von Graun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/von_graun.md): German-sounding name, possibly a military or political figure.
- [Prince Aladdin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/prince_aladdin.md): Exotic prince, likely from a fantasy sequence.
- [Grandfather](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/grandfather.md): Elderly relative, possibly in a memory or vision.
- [Zahur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/zahur.md): Exotic name, possibly from Prokop's fever dreams.
- [Grottup](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/grottup.md): Minor character, possibly a place or person in Prokop's visions.
- [Sudik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/krakatit_se/characters/sudik.md): Minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

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