# Comrade Daimon — Krakatit character guide

> Comrade Daimon in Krakatit by Karel Čapek.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Daimon, Old Daimon, LI Daimon

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A revolutionary with yellow teeth and enormous hands who offers Prokop the world, then drinks himself into a fit, revealing the chaos beneath his grand promises.

## In the story

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xlvii)

Daimon acts as the tempter, urging Prokop to use his power for world domination and offering to make him president of the Intelligence Commission.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xlviii)

Brings Prokop to the anarchist meeting and introduces him as Comrade Krakatit.

### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/xlix)

Supports Prokop's message, orchestrates the escape, and drives the car.

### [L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/l)

Daimon reveals his plan to eliminate the anarchist committee and seize control of Krakatit, positioning Prokop as his successor.

### [LI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/li)

Shows Prokop the map, offers a drink, becomes intoxicated and collapses, then leads Prokop to the girl's room.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/krakatit_se/chapters/lii)

Mentioned as the orchestrator of the bombardment from Magnetic Hill, sending waves to ignite Krakatit worldwide.

## Links

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