# The Editor — Sartor Resartus character guide > The Editor in Sartor Resartus by Thomas Carlyle. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the Editor **First appearance:** 0001-i-preliminary ## Who they are A cautious English compiler who stitches Teufelsdröckh's chaotic German papers into order while quietly fearing where such innovations might lead. ## In the story ### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/book-i) The Editor serves as the narrator and compiler of Teufelsdröckh's work, expressing both bewilderment and admiration for the philosopher's ideas. ### [I: Preliminary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/i-preliminary) The Editor introduces the chapter, reflecting on the state of science and the arrival of Teufelsdröckh's book. ### [II: Editorial Difficulties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ii-editorial-difficulties) The Editor grapples with the challenge of presenting Teufelsdröckh's Philosophy of Clothes to the English public, eventually deciding to compile a biography after receiving an offer of documents from Heuschrecke. ### [III: Reminiscences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iii-reminiscences) The Editor recounts his personal acquaintance with Teufelsdröckh, describing their interactions and his efforts to gather biographical information about the Professor. ### [IV: Characteristics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iv-characteristics) The Editor provides the critical commentary on Teufelsdröckh's work and character, and recalls being present when Teufelsdröckh laughed. ### [The World in Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/v-the-world-in-clothes) The Editor summarizes and comments on Teufelsdröckh's First Part, expressing skepticism about its encyclopedic scope. ### [VI: Aprons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vi-aprons) Provides commentary on Teufelsdröckh's chapter, expressing mixed feelings and pointing out a major blunder. ### [Miscellaneous-Historical](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vii-miscellaneous-historical) The Editor frames the chapter, introducing Teufelsdröckh's historical chapters and interjecting with his own remarks. ### [VIII: The World Out of Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/viii-the-world-out-of-clothes) The compiler of Teufelsdröckh's work, who struggles to present the speculative-philosophical portion and laments the lack of Biographical Documents. ### [IX: Adamitism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ix-adamitism) Defends Teufelsdröckh against charges of Adamitism, explaining that the Professor values clothing's utility and symbolic meaning. ### [Pure Reason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/x-pure-reason) Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's philosophy, noting his radicalism and the tension between his Descendentalism and Transcendentalism. ### [Prospective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/xi-prospective) Struggles to decipher Teufelsdröckh's disorganized papers and compile a coherent narrative. ### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/book-ii) Compiles and narrates Teufelsdröckh's biography from provided documents. ### [Getting Under Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iv-getting-under-way) The compiler who presents and comments on Teufelsdröckh's autobiographical fragments, interpreting his situation and character. ### [V: Romance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/v-romance) Narrates and comments on Teufelsdröckh's romantic episode, providing critical perspective. ### [Sorrows of Teufelsdröckh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vi-sorrows-of-teufelsdr-ckh) The Editor narrates and interprets Teufelsdröckh's state of mind and actions, providing commentary on his stoicism and the chaotic documents. ### [VII: The Everlasting No](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vii-the-everlasting-no) Narrator who frames and comments on Teufelsdröckh's spiritual state and the significance of his crisis. ### [Centre of Indifference](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/viii-centre-of-indifference) Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's writings, exercising caution about publishing private details. ### [IX: The Everlasting Yea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ix-the-everlasting-yea) Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's fragmented narrative, noting the difficulty of extracting a clear logical picture from the Professor's figurative and whimsical style. ### [X: Pause](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/x-pause) The Editor reflects on Teufelsdröckh's biography, decides to pause the examination of his outward life, and summarizes the progress made in understanding the Clothes-Philosophy. ### [Book III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/book-iii) The compiler and commentator who presents Teufelsdröckh's writings and adds his own observations, shaping the narrative of Book III. ### [Incident in Modern History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/i-incident-in-modern-history) Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's work, questioning the practicality and intent of the Professor's ideas. ### [II: Church-Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ii-church-clothes) Translates and presents Teufelsdröckh's chapter, adding no further commentary. ### [Symbols](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iii-symbols) The Editor compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's writings on Symbols, attempting to present them in a logical order. ### [IV: Helotage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iv-helotage) Selects and presents Teufelsdröckh's marginal notes from Heuschrecke's tract, framing the discussion. ### [The Phoenix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/v-the-phoenix) Compiles and comments on Teufelsdröckh's writings, expressing cautious skepticism about his radical views. ### [VI: Old Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vi-old-clothes) Provides commentary on Teufelsdröckh's descriptions, noting the lack of an authentic diary of his London sojourn and reflecting on the overcharged nature of his prose. ### [VII: Organic Filaments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vii-organic-filaments) Expresses astonishment and difficulty in understanding Teufelsdröckh's political philosophy, particularly his radicalism and indifference to contemporary issues. ### [Natural Supernaturalism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/viii-natural-supernaturalism) The Editor presents and interprets Teufelsdröckh's section, guiding the reader through the philosophical exposition. ### [IX: Circumspective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ix-circumspective) The Editor addresses the reader directly, reflecting on the difficulty of the philosophical journey and defending the value of Teufelsdröckh's work. ### [X: The Dandiacal Body](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/x-the-dandiacal-body) Introduces and frames Teufelsdröckh's extract, noting the Professor's ironic tendencies and offering commentary. ### [XI: Tailors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/xi-tailors) Introduces the chapter and yields the floor to Teufelsdröckh for his final words. ### [XII: Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/xii-farewell) The Editor concludes his compilation, expresses mixed feelings about Teufelsdröckh, and bids farewell to readers. ### [Appendix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/appendix) The Editor is the likely compiler of the Appendix, organizing supplementary materials. ### [Author's Note of 1868](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/author-s-note-of-1868) The authorial voice reflecting on the book's publication history. ### [Testimonies of Authors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/testimonies-of-authors) The compiler of Sartor Resartus, addressed by the bookseller and defended by New England editors. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/endnotes) Provides editorial notes and references, including a note on George IV. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/characters/editor - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/characters