The Dark Other · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Dark Other by Stanley G. Weinbaum.
Patricia Lane
major
Also known as Pat, Pat Lane, Little Pat, Pat the Impeccable, Miss Pat
A young woman drawn into supernatural events, often the focal narrator.
Nicholas Devine
major
Also known as Nick, Devine
A man whose identity becomes entangled with a dark otherworldly force.
Dr. Carl Horker
major
Also known as Dr. Horker, Horker, Orpheus, Dr. Orpheus Horker, Doctor Horker
A psychiatrist investigating the supernatural phenomena affecting Nicholas.
The Doctor
supporting
Also known as Doctor, Doc
A mysterious figure associated with the dark other, possibly a separate entity.
The Other
major
Also known as the other
A dark entity that possesses or influences Nicholas Devine.
Honey
minor
A minor character, possibly a pet or a term of endearment for someone.
Mueller
minor
Also known as the impassive Mueller
A stoic servant or assistant in the household.
Magda
minor
Also known as Old Magda
An older woman, possibly a housekeeper or local figure.
Mrs. Lane
minor
Patricia's mother, concerned about her daughter's well-being.
The Priest
minor
A clergyman who offers spiritual counsel or exorcism.
Poe
minor
A reference to Edgar Allan Poe, possibly as a literary allusion.
Mother
minor
A maternal figure, possibly Patricia's mother or a nun.
Dear Nick
minor
Also known as Dear
An affectionate address to Nicholas, possibly from a letter.
Fields
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
Heaven
minor
A personification or exclamation, not a character.
Billy
minor
Also known as Bill
A minor character, possibly a friend or relative.
