Roadside Picnic

Main Characters and Their Development

• Redrick Schuhart - The main character, an explorer of the Zone, a place full of mysterious anomalies and artifacts left after the alien visit. Throughout the book, he undergoes a transformation from a man driven by greed to one deeply contemplating the meanings of life and principles of morality.
• Arthur - Schuhart's son, who is not a central character but whose mention adds depth to the story, especially in the context of Schuhart's family relationships and motivations. At the end of the book, he stands as a symbol of change and the unknown that the Zone will represent in the future.