# The Doctor — Krakatit character guide

> The Doctor in Krakatit by Karel Čapek.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the doctor

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Physician attending to Prokop during his illness and recovery.

## In the story

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

The old gentleman at the house, mistaken for Dr. Thomas; he tries to help Prokop when he collapses.

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

Dr. Thomas, the physician who treated Prokop, explains his condition and recovery, and warns him against sleeping.

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

Tends to his garden, treats patients, performs inoculations, and engages in enthusiastic scientific discussions with Prokop.

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

Cares for Prokop, allows him to stay, and treats his injured hand after the explosion.

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

Mentioned as being downstairs, grumbling and slamming his door after supper.

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

Observes the tension between Prokop and Annie, and leaves for a medical call, giving them privacy.

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

Mentioned as having left a newspaper on the seat, which Prokop uses to wrap the flowers. He is also considered as a possible taker of the package.

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

Refuses to discuss his son George and slams the door when Prokop questions him.

## Links

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