Professor Dowell's Head

Main Characters and Their Development

• Professor Dowell - a distinguished scientist who developed a method to sustain the life of a human head separate from the body. After his death, his head continues to live and function thanks to his own discoveries. As the plot unfolds, Professor Dowell's head becomes a symbol of scientific progress and ethical dilemmas.
• Dr. Kern - an ambitious and unscrupulous scientist, assistant to Professor Dowell. After Dowell's death, he uses his discoveries for his own selfish purposes, continuing experiments with living heads. His character is revealed as an antagonist, willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
• Marie Laurent - a young and talented assistant to Professor Dowell, who becomes a witness and participant in his experiments. She experiences an internal conflict between scientific interest and moral principles. Ultimately, Marie decides to fight against Kern's abuses and seeks to restore justice.
• Angelica Guy - one of the patients whose head Kern revives after death. She becomes an important character who helps Marie in her struggle against Kern. Angelica symbolizes the victim of scientific experiments and raises questions about human rights and dignity.