# The Absolute at Large — Character guide

> Key figures in The Absolute at Large by Karel Čapek.

- [G. H. Bondy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/g_h_bondy.md): Wealthy industrialist who finances the Karburator and becomes entangled in the Absolute's chaos.
- [Rudy Marek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/rudy_marek.md): Inventor of the Karburator, a device that accidentally produces the Absolute.
- [Jan Binder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/jan_binder.md): Engineer and friend of Marek who helps build and test the Karburator.
- [Cyril Keval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/cyril_keval.md): Masonic lodge member involved in the Karburator's early demonstrations.
- [Father Jost](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/father_jost.md): Priest who confronts the theological implications of the Absolute.
- [Kuzenda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/kuzenda.md): Masonic brother who becomes a key figure in the Absolute's spread.
- [Toni Bobinet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/toni_bobinet.md): Military officer who later declares himself Emperor amid the chaos.
- [Brych](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/brych.md): Stoker who encounters the Absolute in the ship's engine room.
- [Ellen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/ellen.md): Mysterious woman venerated as a saint after the Absolute's influence.
- [Machat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/machat.md): Businessman involved in the Karburator's commercial exploitation.
- [Prince Trivelino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/prince_trivelino.md): Italian prince who becomes a leader in the Absolute-inspired movements.
- [Old Rejzek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/old_rejzek.md): Elderly patriot who appears during the war chapters.
- [Hampl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/hampl.md): General involved in the military conflicts fueled by the Absolute.
- [Dr. Blahous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/dr_blahous.md): Scientist who studies the Absolute's effects and later becomes a leader.
- [Hudec](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/hudec.md): Minor character involved in the Karburator's factory operations.
- [Dr. Hubka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/dr_hubka.md): Doctor who treats patients affected by the Absolute.
- [Old Mrs. Blahous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/old_mrs_blahous.md): Mother of Dr. Blahous, a traditional woman skeptical of the Absolute.
- [Bishop Linda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/bishop_linda.md): Bishop who attempts to reconcile the Absolute with Christian doctrine.
- [Judex Formidabilis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/judex_formidabilis.md): Masonic official who presides over ceremonies involving the Absolute.
- [Old Rosenthal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/old_rosenthal.md): Jewish businessman affected by the Absolute's social upheaval.
- [Dash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/dash.md): A dog who becomes a minor character in the story.
- [Baron Yanato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/baron_yanato.md): Japanese diplomat involved in international reactions to the Absolute.
- [Grandfather Blahous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/grandfather_blahous.md): Elderly relative of Dr. Blahous who appears in family scenes.
- [Dr. Wurm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/dr_wurm.md): Doctor who treats patients in the Absolute-affected world.
- [Mr. Kei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/mr_kei.md): Japanese character involved in the international spread of the Absolute.
- [Buchtin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/buchtin.md): General in the wars that break out due to the Absolute.
- [Horatio Bumm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/horatio_bumm.md): American journalist covering the Absolute phenomenon.
- [Mr. Cvancara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/mr_cvancara.md): Minor character in the Karburator factory scenes.
- [Mrs. Bondy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/mrs_bondy.md): Wife of G. H. Bondy, appears in domestic settings.
- [Mr. Skocdopole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/mr_skocdopole.md): Minor character in the factory or business scenes.
- [Canon Jost](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/canon_jost.md): Church official who debates the Absolute's theology.
- [Novotny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/novotny.md): Minor character in the factory or military scenes.
- [Dudieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/dudieu.md): French character involved in international reactions.
- [Mr. I. Sawitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/mr_i_sawitt.md): American businessman dealing with the Absolute.
- [Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/martin_antipope.md): Antipope who emerges during the Absolute's religious chaos.
- [Sergei Nikolayevich Zlocin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/sergei_nikolayevich_zlocin.md): Russian character involved in the war chapters.
- [Joe Hashek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/joe_hashek.md): Minor character in the factory or military scenes.
- [Father Novacek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/father_novacek.md): Priest who appears in the religious turmoil.
- [MacDeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/macdeon.md): Minor character mentioned in the war chapters.
- [Mrs. Prouzova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/mrs_prouzova.md): Relative of the Bondy family who appears in domestic scenes.
- [Sir W. O'Patterney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/sir_w_oppaterney.md): Powerful figure who becomes involved in the Absolute's global impact.

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