Tropic of Cancer

Main Characters and Their Development

• Henry Miller - the main character and narrator of the book, who describes his life in Paris. He is an American writer living in poverty but enjoying freedom and creativity. His character develops through interactions with other characters and his reflections on life, art, and sexuality.
• Tania - the wife of Henry's friend, who becomes his lover. She symbolizes passion and sensuality for him, but their relationship is complex and full of contradictions.
• Boris - a friend and colleague of Henry, with whom he shares living quarters and creative ambitions. Boris is also a writer, and their friendship is based on mutual support and rivalry.
• Carl - another friend of Henry, who also struggles with poverty and creative failures. His character illustrates the artist's struggle for recognition and survival.
• Marcel - an artist and friend of Henry, who lives in even greater poverty. His life and work reflect extreme forms of poverty and despair, but also a dedication to art.