The Devil and Miss Prym

Main Characters and Their Development

• Chantal Prym - A young woman working in a hotel in the small town of Viscos. She dreams of a better life and seeks to leave the town. Throughout the book, she faces a moral dilemma that forces her to reevaluate her values and outlook on life.
• The Stranger - A mysterious man who arrives in Viscos with the intention of conducting an experiment on the town's residents. He offers them a deal that challenges their moral foundations. His character symbolizes temptation and the internal struggle between good and evil.
• Old Berta - An elderly woman living on the outskirts of town, considered wise. She sees the stranger as the devil and warns the villagers of his intentions. Her character embodies traditional values and an intuitive understanding of good and evil.
• The Villagers of Viscos - A collective character representing society, faced with a moral choice. Their reaction to the stranger's proposal reveals the diversity of human nature and the internal struggle within each person.