Atomised

Main Characters and Their Development

• Michel Djerzinski – one of the main characters, a biologist who leads a reclusive life and suffers from loneliness. He is deeply involved in scientific research and struggles with personal relationships. As the plot unfolds, he confronts existential questions and seeks the meaning of his existence.
• Bruno Clément – Michel's half-brother, a literature teacher who suffers from sexual dissatisfaction and depression. His life is filled with disappointments and failures, leading him to self-destruction. Throughout the narrative, he seeks solace in various forms of hedonism and spiritual practices but faces internal conflicts and crises.