In Search of Lost Time

Main Characters and Their Development

• Marcel - a young man interested in literature and art, trying to find his calling and true understanding of time and memory.
• Charles Swann - a member of the Parisian upper bourgeoisie, a character whose relationships and love stories play a crucial role in the plot's development.
• Odette de Crécy - the object of Swann's adoration and love, her entanglements with high society and influence on it are deeply examined.
• Albertine Simonet - one of Marcel's central love interests, her relationships with him explore themes of desire, jealousy, and personal freedom.
• Baron de Charlus - a member of the aristocracy, showcasing the diversity of sexual orientations in early 20th-century society, his complex relationships and passions reveal many aspects of human nature.
• Françoise - a servant in Marcel's family home, her attitude towards her employers and other servants reflects the complex social hierarchy of the time.
• Countess Gilbert de Goncourt - a member of high society, embodying its idleness and engagement with lofty ideals, her relationships with other characters reflect social positioning and intrigue.
• Robert de Saint-Loup - a friend of Marcel, his political ambitions and relationships with different social strata explore themes of power and morality.