The Shadow

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Scholar - the main character, initially portrayed as a kind and curious person, eager for knowledge and truth. He embarks on a journey to study the nature and culture of other countries. However, his shadow separates from him and begins to live its own life. By the end of the story, the scholar finds himself overshadowed by his own shadow, which becomes more successful and influential.
• The Shadow - a secondary yet key character that separates from the scholar and starts living independently. It gradually acquires human traits and becomes more ambitious and powerful. Ultimately, the shadow takes the scholar's place in society and becomes his master, symbolizing the scholar's loss of individuality and control over his own life.