# Annie — Krakatit character guide

> Annie in Krakatit by Karel Čapek.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the terrified Annie

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A young woman from Prokop's past whose quiet grief at his leaving exposes the human cost of his obsession, and whose brother's letter pulls him back toward the world.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/vi)

Called by the old gentleman to bring a chair when Prokop faints.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/viii)

The doctor's daughter, who sits with Prokop and tries to entertain him, mentioning the family horse Fritz and the estranged George.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/ix)

Waters the flowerbeds, shows tenderheartedness during medical procedures, and plays billiards with Prokop.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/x)

Assists the doctor during Prokop's operation, showing her concern and fainting from the sight.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xi)

Appears in Prokop's dream and later in the garden; shows vulnerability and quiet affection, but remains reserved.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xii)

Shows vulnerability and growing affection for Prokop, eventually confessing her love.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xiii)

The object of Prokop's affection; he gathers water-lilies for her and is lost in thoughts about her appearance and feelings for him.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xiv)

Visibly upset and unable to eat, she is heartbroken by Prokop's departure and reveals that George has not written in two years.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxii)

Writes a letter to Prokop revealing the date of his arrival at Tynice, but asks that her father not know.

### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xliv)

Mentioned as 'Marie' in this chapter, the maid who undresses the Princess.

### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/liv)

Appears in a photograph pulled from the old man's box, but Prokop says she is not the one he seeks.

## Links

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