# Mr. Carson — Krakatit character guide

> Mr. Carson in Krakatit by Karel Čapek.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Carson, Mr. Carson Balttin, Balttin, Sir Reginald Carson, Sir Reginald

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A wealthy industrialist who hunts Prokop through coded newspaper notices, wanting Krakatit badly enough to make his interest feel less like an offer than a threat.

## In the story

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

Places a cryptic newspaper advertisement inquiring about 'Krakatit' and asking 'Eng. P.' to send his address, which deeply unsettles Prokop.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xv)

Carson's advertisement in the newspaper prompts Prokop to leave a message for him, hoping he might know Thomas's whereabouts.

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

Reveals he has taken Prokop's equipment and offers a partnership in destructive chemistry.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xvii)

Reveals the destructive power of Krakatit and attempts to buy it, showing his ruthless business nature.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xviii)

Calmly analyzes the pattern of explosions and disturbances, deducing a connection to Thomas's experiments.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xix)

Carson reveals the theft of Krakatit and the existence of secret waves, and persuades Prokop to join him, offering money and a future.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xx)

The Carson from the previous night, who brought Prokop to the hotel and later arrives at the hotel.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxi)

One of the two men claiming to be Carson; he is aggressive and claims to have placed the advertisement.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxiii)

Revealed to be a director at Balttin; introduces Prokop to the Princess and Prince Hagen, and playfully evades Prokop's questions.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxiv)

Dismisses Prokop's concerns, provides a pass to the laboratories, and hints at the strict discipline.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxv)

Oversees the security, tries to send the Princess back, and is anxious about the disturbances.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxvi)

Does not appear until after the explosion, then confronts Prokop in his room.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxvii)

Carson grants Prokop limited freedom and later visits him after the accident, showing a mix of sympathy and authority.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxviii)

Prokop becomes fond of him; introduces Prokop at soirée.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxix)

Accompanies the Princess, hides in a ditch during the explosion, and enthusiastically praises Prokop's work.

### [The Explosion of Vicit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxx)

Assesses the power of Prokop's explosive, estimating it at five times that of oxy-liquid, and takes charge of the conversation after the demonstration.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxxi)

Refuses to remove Prokop's guard unless he gives up Krakatit.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxxii)

Visits Prokop in a cold rage, informing him that he will be transferred to a safer place due to his behavior, threatening harsher measures if he doesn't comply.

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Attempts to negotiate with Prokop, reluctantly agrees to his demands, and is visibly unsettled by Prokop's threats.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xxxix)

Absent from his office, having apparently orchestrated the sealing of the laboratory and removal of explosives.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xlii)

Visits Prokop after his recovery, informing him that his recent explosive inventions were harmless.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xliii)

Acts as General Manager, delivers the military's offer to Prokop, and is emotionally moved by the Princess's sacrifice.

## Links

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