The Mysterious Stranger

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Mysterious Stranger - a mysterious and powerful character who appears in the Austrian village and possesses supernatural abilities. He embodies amorality and cynicism, revealing people's weaknesses and flaws. His development involves the unveiling of his true nature and philosophy, which challenges traditional moral values.
• Theodor Fischer - one of the main characters, a young boy who witnesses and participates in events related to the stranger. His development involves a gradual realization of the complex nature of good and evil, as well as the loss of childhood innocence.
• Seppi - a friend of Theodor, who is also involved in the adventures with the mysterious stranger. His development is tied to the trials he undergoes and the changes in his outlook on life.
• Nikolaus Bauman - another friend of Theodor, who, along with him and Seppi, encounters the stranger. His development reflects the impact of events on his worldview and moral beliefs.