# Simplicissimus — The Adventurous Simplicissimus character guide

> Simplicissimus in The Adventurous Simplicissimus by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Melchior, Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim, young Simplicissimus, Herr Simplicissimus, the good Simplicissimus, poor Simplicissimus

**First appearance:** 0005-i-treats-of-simplicissimus-s-rustic-descent-and-of-his-upbringing-answering-thereto

## Who they are

The naive protagonist who journeys from rustic innocence through war, folly, and spiritual awakening.

## Links

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