Nana

Main Characters and Their Development

• Nana Coupeau - the main character of the novel, an actress and courtesan whose beauty and charm attract many admirers. She symbolizes the destructive power of female sexuality and immorality. At the beginning of the book, Nana is portrayed as a young and ambitious woman striving for success and wealth. As the plot unfolds, she becomes increasingly influential and destructive, having a detrimental effect on the men who fall under her spell. Her life ends tragically, highlighting the theme of decline and destruction.
• Count Muffat - one of Nana's many admirers who falls in love with her and becomes a victim of her manipulations. His character shows how passion and obsession can lead to ruin and the loss of everything once held dear.
• Georges Hugon - a young man who also falls under Nana's influence. His naivety and inexperience make him an easy target for Nana, and his fate serves as an example of how destructive the influence of a woman like Nana can be.
• Count Vandeuvres - another of Nana's admirers who loses his fortune and reputation due to his association with her. His character demonstrates how even the most powerful and wealthy individuals can fall victim to their passions.
• Sabine Hugon - Georges Hugon's wife, who suffers due to his infatuation with Nana. Her character shows how destructive relationships can affect innocent people and destroy families.