Adultery

Main Characters and Their Development

• Linda - the main character, a successful journalist living in Geneva. She is married with children but feels unhappy and unfulfilled. Throughout the narrative, Linda begins an affair with Jacob, her former lover, which leads her to an internal crisis and a reevaluation of her life. She goes through stages of doubt, fear, and guilt but ultimately finds a way to reconcile with herself and her desires.
• Jacob König - Linda's former lover, now a successful politician. He is married but also experiences dissatisfaction in life. His relationship with Linda becomes a catalyst for both, prompting them to reflect on their true feelings and desires.
• Linda's husband - his name is not mentioned, but he plays an important role in Linda's life. He is a successful businessman, a caring and loving husband who is unaware of his wife's internal crisis. By the end of the book, Linda realizes that her husband is the person she truly wants to be with and returns to him.