The Collector

Main Characters and Their Development

• Frederick Clegg — a modest clerk and butterfly collector who becomes obsessed with his neighbor, Miranda Grey. His obsession leads him to decide to kidnap Miranda, wanting her to belong to him like one of his collection specimens. As the plot unfolds, his mental state becomes increasingly unstable.
• Miranda Grey — a young art student whose freedom is violated by Frederick Clegg. Despite her captivity, she tries to understand her captor's motives, engaging in psychological battles with him. Her views on life, art, and love contrast sharply with Clegg's world. As the story progresses, she demonstrates her strength, intelligence, and resourcefulness in her attempts to escape.