Metropolis · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Metropolis by Thea von Harbou.
Freder
major
Also known as Freder, VIII Freder
The young son of Joh Fredersen, who becomes the focal character and seeks justice in Metropolis.
Joh Fredersen
major
Also known as Fredersen, Only Joh Fredersen, Joh
The master of Metropolis, a powerful and calculating ruler who controls the city.
Maria
major
Also known as Maria, XV Maria, Beautiful Maria, XVII Maria, beautiful Maria
A saintly woman from the lower city who inspires the workers and becomes a central figure.
Rotwang
major
Also known as Rotwang
A brilliant but vengeful inventor who creates a robot double of Maria.
Slim
supporting
Also known as Slim, Babel Slim, Babel
A mysterious and influential figure in the Yoshiwara pleasure district.
Josaphat
supporting
Also known as Josaphat, Nevertheless Josaphat, Mr. Freder? Josaphat
Freder's loyal friend and confidant who aids him in his journey.
Georgi
supporting
Also known as Georgi
A worker from the lower city who becomes involved in the uprising.
Grot
supporting
Also known as Grot
A foreman or overseer in the machine halls of Metropolis.
Hel
minor
Also known as Hel
The deceased wife of Joh Fredersen and mother of Freder, often referenced.
Jan
minor
Also known as Jan
A worker or minor figure in the lower city.
Death
minor
Also known as Death
A personified figure appearing in visions or symbolic scenes.
Maohee
minor
Also known as Maohee
A character associated with the Yoshiwara district.
Foxy Fox
minor
Also known as Foxy Fox
A performer or denizen of the Yoshiwara pleasure district.
Yuki
minor
Also known as Yuki
A character in the Yoshiwara district, possibly a servant or entertainer.
The Master of Metropolis
minor
Also known as the Master of Metropolis, The Master of Metropolis
A title for Joh Fredersen, emphasizing his absolute control.
The Hands
minor
Also known as The Hands, Hands, the Hands
Symbolic figures representing the workers' collective labor.
The Brain
minor
Also known as The Brain, Brain
Symbolic figure representing the ruling intellect of Metropolis.
Ganesha
minor
Also known as Ganesha
A deity referenced in the context of the city's diverse cultures.
Saint Michael
minor
Also known as Saint Michael, the Archangel Michael, Michael
An archangel figure appearing in symbolic or religious contexts.
Huitzilopochtli
minor
Also known as Huitzilopochtli
An Aztec deity mentioned in the city's pantheon.
Desertus
minor
Also known as Desertus
A minor character or symbolic name in the narrative.
The Virgin
minor
Also known as the Virgin, Virgin
A religious figure referenced in the story.
Baal
minor
Also known as Baal
An ancient deity mentioned in the city's mythic background.
The Paternoster
minor
Also known as The Paternoster, Paternoster
A symbolic or mechanical element in the city.
Tora
minor
Also known as Tora
A minor character possibly from the Yoshiwara district.
Asa Thor
minor
Also known as Asa Thor
A Norse deity referenced in the story's mythological allusions.
