# The World Set Free — Character guide

> Key figures in The World Set Free by H. G. Wells.

- [Frederick Barnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/frederick_barnet.md): A central character and narrator, involved in the early development of atomic energy.
- [Marcus Karenin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/marcus_karenin.md): A visionary leader and key figure in the post-war world government.
- [Firmin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/firmin.md): A prominent scientist and colleague of Holsten in atomic research.
- [Young Holsten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/young_holsten.md): A brilliant physicist who discovers the secret of atomic energy.
- [Marshal Dubois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/marshal_dubois.md): A French military commander during the last war.
- [The Woman at the Window](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/the_woman_at_the_window.md): A mysterious female figure observed by Barnet, symbolizing lost love.
- [Fowler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/fowler.md): An American journalist and commentator on world affairs.
- [Doctor Pestovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/doctor_pestovitch.md): A Russian physician and political figure during the war.
- [King Egbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/king_egbert.md): A European monarch involved in pre-war diplomacy.
- [Leblanc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/leblanc.md): A French scientist and colleague of Holsten.
- [Rachel Borken](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/rachel_borken.md): A woman connected to Barnet, appearing in his memories.
- [Gardener](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/gardener.md): A young man associated with the early atomic experiments.
- [Kahn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/kahn.md): An industrialist and financier in the pre-war era.
- [Bismarck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/bismarck.md): The historical German chancellor, referenced as a political force.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/peter.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or associate.
- [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/napoleon.md): Historical figure referenced as a comparison.
- [The American](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/the_american.md): An unnamed American character in the narrative.
- [Abel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_world_set_free_se/characters/abel.md): A biblical figure referenced in the text.

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