Le Sens de la Marche (The Way to Go) – 1953 by Arthur Adamov (List of Characters)

 

Le Sens de la Marche (The Way to Go) – 1953

by Arthur Adamov

(List of Characters) 

Unlike conventional plays, Le Sens de la Marche does not present a fixed, richly individualized cast with detailed personal identities. Instead, the characters are often functional, symbolic, or role-based, representing human conditions rather than fully developed personalities. Because of this, different productions and translations may vary slightly in naming or grouping, but the dramatic roles generally include:

 

Henri – A central figure among the group; he shows moments of doubt, reflection, and unease, though he still remains within the system.

 

Authority Figures / Officials – Those who give orders and maintain control.

 

The Group / Marchers – Collective characters who follow instructions mechanically.

 

The Conformist Type – Reinforces obedience and supports authority.

 

The Hesitant / Doubting Type – Expresses uncertainty and occasional questioning.

 

Voices / Unseen Authorities – Sources of commands that may not always be visibly present.