The Dispossessed | Characters
Shevek as protagonist provides the unifying point of view. To a certain extent he is an idealized physicist, brilliant but dedicated to humanity. His own vulnerable human nature is revealed in his touching relationship with his partner, Takvar. She is also an appealing character, willing to sacrifice for what she loves, spunky, lively, and loyal. Also a fish geneticist, she is passionately involved with organic life, feeling at one not only with her fish but with all living things. Some critics have found Shevek somewhat too passive a protagonist, but others find him an effective blend...
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