# Steppenwolf — Character guide

> Key figures in Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse.

- [Harry Haller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/harry_haller.md): The protagonist, a solitary intellectual known as the Steppenwolf, who struggles between his human and wolf natures.
- [Hermine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/hermine.md): A mysterious woman who becomes Harry's guide to pleasure and self-discovery in the Magic Theater.
- [Pablo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/pablo.md): A jazz saxophonist and hedonist who introduces Harry to the Magic Theater's surreal experiences.
- [Maria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/maria.md): A beautiful woman who becomes Harry's lover, introduced by Hermine for his sensual education.
- [Mozart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/mozart.md): The composer appears as a spectral figure in the Magic Theater, mocking and instructing Harry.
- [Goethe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/goethe.md): The poet appears in a dream-like encounter, debating immortality with Harry Haller.
- [Rosa Kreisler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/rosa_kreisler.md): A woman from Harry's past, briefly recalled in his memories and reflections.
- [Gustav](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/gustav.md): An old school friend of Harry's, encountered during a nostalgic walk.
- [Erica](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/erica.md): A former lover of Harry, mentioned in his recollections of past relationships.
- [Herman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/herman.md): A minor acquaintance from Harry's past, briefly referenced.
- [Dora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/dora.md): A woman from Harry's youth, mentioned in his autobiographical reflections.
- [Agostino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/agostino.md): A character in the Magic Theater, part of a surreal vignette.
- [Irmgard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/irmgard.md): A woman briefly mentioned in Harry's memories of his past.

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