# The Master of Metropolis — Metropolis character guide

> The Master of Metropolis in Metropolis by Thea von Harbou.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Master of Metropolis, The Master of Metropolis

**First appearance:** 0001-metropolis

## Who they are

A title for Joh Fredersen, emphasizing his absolute control.

## Relationships

### [Freder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/characters/freder)

_family_

Freder is the son of the Master of Metropolis, but their relationship is strained by ideological conflict.

### [Freder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/characters/freder)

_family_

Freder is the son of the Master of Metropolis, but their relationship is strained by ideological conflict.

### [Freder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/characters/freder)

_family_

Freder is the son of the Master of Metropolis, but their relationship is strained by ideological conflict.

## In the story

### [Metropolis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/chapters/metropolis)

Introduced as the ruler of the city, embodying the oppressive power structure.

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

Referred to as the Master of the machine-city and the Brain of the New Tower of Babel, highlighting his estrangement from his mother.

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