The Master and Margarita

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Master - a talented writer who created a novel about Pontius Pilate. At the beginning of the book, he is in a psychiatric hospital, disillusioned and broken after criticism of his work. Meeting Woland and Margarita helps him regain hope and faith in his abilities. In the end, he finds peace and eternal refuge with Margarita.
• Margarita - the Master's beloved, willing to do anything to save her love. At the beginning of the book, she lives in an unhappy marriage, but meeting Woland and becoming a witch gives her the chance to help the Master. In the end, she finds peace and eternal refuge with the Master.
• Woland - a mysterious and powerful magician who arrives in Moscow with his entourage. He orchestrates various mystical events and trials for the city's inhabitants. Ultimately, Woland helps the Master and Margarita find peace, revealing his true nature as a force behind justice.
• Yeshua Ha-Notsri - a philosopher and preacher sentenced to execution in Judea. His character in the Master's novel about Pontius Pilate symbolizes the idea of forgiveness and mercy. His fate intertwines with that of Pontius Pilate, who is tormented by his decision to execute Yeshua.
• Pontius Pilate - the procurator of Judea who condemns Yeshua to execution. In the novel, he is depicted as a man tormented by guilt and doubt. In the end, he finds peace through Yeshua's forgiveness.
• Behemoth - a huge black cat, one of Woland's entourage. He has human traits, loves jokes and pranks. His character adds a comedic element to the narrative.
• Azazello - a demon, a member of Woland's entourage, who carries out various tasks. He helps Margarita become a witch and organizes her meeting with Woland. In the end, he accompanies the Master and Margarita to their eternal refuge.
• Koroviev-Fagot - a member of Woland's entourage with a sarcastic and ironic character. He participates in various mystical events and trials orchestrated by Woland. His character also adds a comedic element to the narrative.