The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Main Characters and Their Development

• Auguste Dupin - the main character, an amateur detective with outstanding analytical abilities. He uses his skills in logical thinking and observation to solve complex crimes. During the investigation of the murders in the Rue Morgue, Dupin demonstrates his deductive prowess and attention to detail, allowing him to solve a mystery that seems unsolvable to the police.
• Unnamed narrator - a friend and companion of Dupin, from whose perspective the story is told. He admires Dupin's intellect and methods, accompanies him in investigations, and assists in gathering information. The narrator serves as a link between the reader and Dupin, providing context and details of the events.
• Madame L'Espanaye and Mademoiselle Camille L'Espanaye - victims of the brutal murder that becomes the central mystery of the story. Their deaths shock and horrify society, and it is this crime that becomes the focus of Dupin's investigation.