# Mr. Henry Wondergood — Satan’s Diary character guide

> Mr. Henry Wondergood in Satan’s Diary by Leonid Andreyev.

**Role:** major

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

**First appearance:** 0001-satan-s-diary

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Signor Thomas Magnus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/signor_thomas_magnus)

_psychological_

Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship.

### [Maria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/maria)

_social_

Maria and Wondergood are acquaintances who interact primarily through their mutual connection to Magnus.

### [Cardinal X.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/cardinal_x)

_professional_

Cardinal X. interacts with Wondergood as part of his investigation into Magnus's activities.

### [Mr. Toppi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/mr_toppi)

_professional_

Wondergood and Toppi have a working relationship as associates of Magnus, though Wondergood looks down on Toppi.

### [Beelzebub](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/beelzebub)

_psychological_

Beelzebub is a demonic entity that whispers dark temptations to Wondergood, feeding his obsession.

### [Magnus Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/magnus_rabbit)

_psychological_

Magnus Rabbit appears to Wondergood as a disturbing vision, unsettling his already fragile mind.

### [Satan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/satan)

_psychological_

Satan toys with Wondergood, exploiting his naivety and devotion for his own amusement.

### [Signor Thomas Magnus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/signor_thomas_magnus)

_psychological_

Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship.

### [Cardinal X.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/cardinal_x)

_professional_

Cardinal X. interacts with Wondergood as part of his investigation into Magnus's activities.

### [Mr. Toppi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/mr_toppi)

_professional_

Wondergood and Toppi have a working relationship as associates of Magnus, though Wondergood looks down on Toppi.

## In the story

### [Satan's Diary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/satan-s-diary)

A character whose symbolic death marks a turning point.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/i)

The human whose body Satan has inhabited; his dreams and memories disturb Satan at night.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/ii)

Satan's human alias; expresses boredom with his wealth and the people around him, and admits his philanthropic efforts were a game.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/iii)

Satan uses this alias; reflects on his own identity and experiences.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/iv)

Satan in human form; struggles with anger, humiliation, and the desire to destroy after being betrayed and mocked.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/mr_henry_wondergood
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters