The Haunting of Hill House

Main Characters and Their Development

• Eleanor Vance: A young woman who has spent her life caring for her ailing mother. She feels lonely and isolated. In Hill House, Eleanor gradually begins to lose touch with reality, becoming increasingly susceptible to the influence of supernatural forces. Her mental state deteriorates, and she starts to believe that Hill House wants her to stay forever.
• Theodora: An artist who joins the investigation of Hill House. She is vibrant, eccentric, and independent. Theodora quickly becomes friends with Eleanor, but their relationship is complicated by tension and jealousy. Theodora is also affected by the supernatural occurrences but maintains a more critical view of the events.
• Dr. John Montague: A scientist who organizes the investigation of Hill House to study paranormal phenomena. He is serious and methodical, but his scientific approach clashes with the unpredictability and danger of the house. Dr. Montague tries to protect his participants, but his efforts prove insufficient.
• Luke Sanderson: The heir to Hill House, who joins the investigation at his family's insistence. He is charming and carefree but gradually begins to realize the seriousness of the situation. Luke becomes more responsible and caring as events unfold, although his skepticism about the supernatural remains.