The Man in the High Castle

Main Characters and Their Development

• Robert Childan: Owner of an antique shop in San Francisco specializing in American artifacts. Childan strives to please his Japanese clients and experiences an internal conflict between respect for Japanese culture and hidden racism. Throughout the book, he begins to realize his dependence on the Japanese and reevaluates his views.
• Frank Frink: A Jewish metalworker operating under an assumed name to avoid persecution. Frank attempts to start his own jewelry business. His development is tied to the struggle for survival under occupation and the search for his identity.
• Juliana Frink: Frank's ex-wife, living in Colorado. She works as a judo instructor and accidentally meets Joe Cinnadella, an Italian truck driver. Juliana gradually uncovers Joe's true intentions and decides to confront him, leading her to realize the importance of the book "The Grasshopper Lies Heavy" and to meet its author.
• Nobusuke Tagomi: A high-ranking Japanese official in San Francisco. Tagomi faces moral and spiritual dilemmas, especially after helping a German defector. His internal crisis leads to deep reflections on the nature of reality and his role in the world.
• Hawthorne Abendsen: Author of the book "The Grasshopper Lies Heavy," which describes an alternate reality where the Allies won World War II. Abendsen lives in a well-guarded house known as "The High Castle." His book significantly influences the characters, prompting them to rethink their lives and reality.