How to Stop Time

Main Characters and Their Development

• Tom Hazard - the protagonist of the book, a man who has lived for several centuries due to a rare condition that slows his aging. Throughout the book, he struggles with loneliness and tries to find meaning in life, encountering various historical events and personal tragedies. His development involves accepting his uniqueness and seeking love and happiness in the present.
• Marion - Tom's daughter, who inherited his rare condition. Their relationship is complex, as Tom was unaware of her existence for a long time. Eventually, they find each other and begin to build a relationship despite all the difficulties.
• Hendrik - the antagonist of the book, leader of the Albatross Society, a group of people with the same condition as Tom. He seeks to control and manipulate others by exploiting their fears and weaknesses. His development shows how power and immortality can corrupt a person.
• Camille - a history teacher with whom Tom begins a romantic relationship in the present. She helps him understand the importance of living in the here and now, despite his past. Her development involves accepting Tom for who he is and supporting him in difficult times.