The Fall

Main Characters and Their Development

• Jean-Baptiste Clamence - the main character and narrator, a former successful lawyer in Paris. At the beginning of the book, he appears confident and successful, but as the story unfolds, his internal crisis and hypocrisy are revealed. He admits to his moral failings and selfishness, leading him to realize his own insignificance and attempt redemption through confession.
• Unknown interlocutor - the character to whom Jean-Baptiste Clamence tells his story. His identity and character remain in the background, serving more as a listener and catalyst for Clamence's confessions.