The Magus

Main Characters and Their Development

• Nicholas Urfe - a young English teacher experiencing a spiritual and moral crisis. In search of life's meaning, he arrives on the Greek island of Phraxos, where he meets the enigmatic millionaire Maurice Conchis. Nicholas is drawn into a world of strange games and trials that reveal the depths of his own consciousness and moral principles.
• Maurice Conchis - a mysterious millionaire, also known as 'The Magus', representing the unknowable and inexplicable. Conchis becomes a kind of mentor and tester for Nicholas, through encounters and various 'games', forcing the protagonist to reconsider his views on life.
• Lily - a young woman who is part of Conchis's games. She leads Nicholas into further confusion and desire, deepening his exploration of his own feelings and intentions.
• Alison - Nicholas's former girlfriend, whose constant return to his thoughts and life reflects his internal struggle and ongoing quest for true love, despite his own mistakes and infidelities.