The Robbers

Main Characters and Their Development

• Karl Moor - the protagonist, the elder son of Count Moor. At the beginning of the work, he is depicted as a noble and idealistic young man who becomes disillusioned with society and becomes the leader of a band of robbers. His development involves an internal conflict between his thirst for justice and the realization of the destructive consequences of his actions. Ultimately, Karl recognizes his mistakes and decides to surrender to the authorities to atone for his sins.
• Franz Moor - Karl's younger brother, the antagonist of the work. He is ambitious, cunning, and envious. Franz seeks to take Karl's place as heir and is willing to commit any treachery to achieve his goals. His development shows the degradation of his character, a descent into a chasm of villainy, ultimately leading to his demise.
• Amalia von Edelreich - Karl's beloved, a symbol of purity and loyalty. She remains devoted to Karl despite his crimes and absence. Her development lies in her steadfastness and unwavering love, which ultimately leads to a tragic end when she dies at Karl's hand to avoid falling into Franz's clutches.
• Count Moor - the father of Karl and Franz, an old and sick man. He becomes a victim of Franz's intrigues, who convinces him of Karl's death. His development shows a journey from trustfulness and weakness to the realization of the true nature of his sons and the tragic loss of his family.