Le
Professeur Taranne (Professor Taranne) – 1953
by
Jean Arthur Adamov
(List of Characters)
Major
Character
Professor
Taranne
The
central figure of the play. A respected academic who becomes the target of
strange and persistent accusations. His growing confusion and psychological
breakdown form the core of the drama.
Minor
/ Functional Characters
The
Accusers (Various Individuals)
A
group of people who claim to have witnessed Taranne’s alleged indecent
behavior. They often appear interchangeable and represent the collective voice
of society.
The
Policeman / Authority Figure
Represents
law and order. He questions Taranne and adds pressure by treating the
accusations as serious and credible.
The
Judge / Examiner
A
figure associated with judgment and interrogation. He contributes to the formal
questioning of Taranne, emphasizing the theme of imposed guilt.
The
Witnesses
Individuals
who step forward to support the accusations. Their testimonies vary, adding to
the confusion and absurdity.
The
Crowd / Public
Not
always a distinct group of named characters, but an important presence. It
symbolizes societal pressure and collective judgment.
Character
Nature Note
Most
of the secondary characters are not fully individualized. Instead, they
function symbolically as extensions of society, authority, and accusation
rather than as independent personalities.
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