Lotte in Weimar

Main Characters and Their Development

• Charlotte Kestner (Lotte) - the main character, the prototype for Lotte in Goethe's novel «The Sorrows of Young Werther». In the book, she arrives in Weimar many years after the events described in Goethe's novel and meets Goethe himself. Lotte is portrayed as a mature woman reflecting on her life, past, and present, as well as her role in literature and history.
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - the great German poet and writer who meets Lotte in Weimar. In the book, he is depicted as a wise and experienced man reflecting on his life, creativity, and influence on others. The meeting with Lotte evokes many memories and reflections on the past.
• Adele Schopenhauer - Lotte's maid who accompanies her on the trip to Weimar. She is portrayed as a devoted and caring woman who assists Lotte on her journey and supports her in difficult moments.
• August von Goethe - the son of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who also appears in the book. He is depicted as a man living in the shadow of his great father, and his relationships with his father and Lotte also play an important role in the development of the plot.