Amphibian Man

Main Ideas

• Ichthyander is the main character, an amphibian man who can live both on land and underwater due to an operation performed by his father. Throughout the book, he faces challenges related to his unique abilities and falls in love with Guttiere.
• Guttiere is the girl Ichthyander falls in love with. She is the daughter of a poor fisherman and becomes the object of Pedro Zurita's attention. Throughout the book, she undergoes many trials and ultimately finds happiness with Ichthyander.
• Pedro Zurita is the antagonist of the book, a cruel and greedy entrepreneur who exploits Ichthyander for pearl diving. He pursues his selfish goals and stops at nothing to achieve them.
• Dr. Salvator is a scientist and Ichthyander's father, who performed the operation that turned his son into an amphibian man. He cares for his son and tries to protect him from the outside world but ultimately faces the consequences of his experiments.