# Arthur Schopenhauer — Against the Grain character guide

> Arthur Schopenhauer in Against the Grain by J.-K. Huysmans.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Schopenhauer

**First appearance:** 0006-iv

## Who they are

German philosopher whose pessimism resonates with Des Esseintes' worldview.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/against_the_grain_se/chapters/vii)

Schopenhauer's aphorisms are noted as calming Des Esseintes' thoughts and aligning with his Catholic upbringing.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/against_the_grain_se/chapters/xvi)

Des Esseintes tries to console himself with Schopenhauer's pessimistic maxims but finds them powerless to comfort him.

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