Satan’s Diary · Character

Mr. Henry Wondergood

An Illinois gentleman abroad who keeps confessing he is Satan in human form, and whose loneliness on the Atlantic is so vast he must write it down.

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Also known as Wondergood, Mr. Henry Wondergood of Illinois, Mr. Wondergood, scoundrel Wondergood, dear Wondergood, Wondergood of Illinois

First appearance: Satan's Diary

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A character whose symbolic death marks a turning point.

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With Signor Thomas Magnus (psychological): Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship. With Maria (social): Maria and Wondergood are acquaintances who interact…

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Signor Thomas Magnus
psychological · positive
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and… How this plays out →
Maria
social · ambivalent
Cardinal X.
professional · negative
Mr. Toppi
professional · ambivalent
Beelzebub
psychological · negative
Magnus Rabbit
psychological · negative
Satan
psychological · negative
Signor Thomas Magnus
psychological · positive
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and… How this plays out →
Cardinal X.
professional · negative
Mr. Toppi
professional · ambivalent

Signor Thomas Magnus
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship.
Maria
Maria and Wondergood are acquaintances who interact primarily through their mutual connection to Magnus.
Cardinal X.
Cardinal X. interacts with Wondergood as part of his investigation into Magnus's activities.
Mr. Toppi
Wondergood and Toppi have a working relationship as associates of Magnus, though Wondergood looks down on Toppi.
Beelzebub
Beelzebub is a demonic entity that whispers dark temptations to Wondergood, feeding his obsession.
Magnus Rabbit
Magnus Rabbit appears to Wondergood as a disturbing vision, unsettling his already fragile mind.
Satan
Satan toys with Wondergood, exploiting his naivety and devotion for his own amusement.
Signor Thomas Magnus
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship.
Cardinal X.
Cardinal X. interacts with Wondergood as part of his investigation into Magnus's activities.
Mr. Toppi
Wondergood and Toppi have a working relationship as associates of Magnus, though Wondergood looks down on Toppi.

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Satan's Diary
A character whose symbolic death marks a turning point.
I
The human whose body Satan has inhabited; his dreams and memories disturb Satan at night.
II
Satan's human alias; expresses boredom with his wealth and the people around him, and admits his philanthropic efforts were a game.
III
Satan uses this alias; reflects on his own identity and experiences.
IV
Satan in human form; struggles with anger, humiliation, and the desire to destroy after being betrayed and mocked.

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