# The Other — The Dark Other character guide > The Other in The Dark Other by Stanley G. Weinbaum. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the other **First appearance:** 0003-iv-the-transfiguration ## Snapshot The cold, sneering presence inside Nicholas who claims the body as shared property and Pat's love as his leash. ## Who they are Where Nick is gentle, the other is gross, crafty, and unashamed, mocking Pat with talk of synapses and devils while threatening to make Nick suffer for any resistance. He knows her love is his authority: to protect Nick, she obeys. His growing mastery over the shared body is the quiet catastrophe the early chapters keep circling. ## Relationships ### [Patricia Lane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/patricia_lane) _psychological_ Patricia is both fascinated and terrified by The Other, the violent alternate personality of Nicholas that she must confront. ### [Dr. Carl Horker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/dr_carl_horker) _rivalry_ Horker sees The Other as a dangerous adversary to be studied and controlled, leading to a tense power struggle. ### [Nicholas Devine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/nicholas_devine) _psychological_ Nicholas is in a constant internal battle with The Other, his violent split personality that seeks to dominate him. ### [Dr. Carl Horker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/dr_carl_horker) _rivalry_ Horker sees The Other as a dangerous adversary to be studied and controlled, leading to a tense power struggle. ### [Patricia Lane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/patricia_lane) _psychological_ Patricia is both fascinated and terrified by The Other, the violent alternate personality of Nicholas that she must confront. ### [Patricia Lane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/patricia_lane) _psychological_ Patricia is both fascinated and terrified by The Other, the violent alternate personality of Nicholas that she must confront. ### [Dr. Carl Horker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/dr_carl_horker) _rivalry_ Horker sees The Other as a dangerous adversary to be studied and controlled, leading to a tense power struggle. ### [Nicholas Devine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/nicholas_devine) _psychological_ Nicholas is in a constant internal battle with The Other, his violent split personality that seeks to dominate him. ### [Nicholas Devine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/nicholas_devine) _psychological_ Nicholas is in a constant internal battle with The Other, his violent split personality that seeks to dominate him. ## In the story ### [IV: The Transfiguration](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/iv-the-transfiguration) The Other emerges during the car ride, speaking in cold, metallic tones and revealing a predatory fixation on Pat's body. ### [VII: The Red Eyes Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/vii-the-red-eyes-return) The Other is implied to be the entity behind Nick's red eyes, which reappear at the end of the chapter, signaling his presence. ### [VIII: Gateway to Evil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/viii-gateway-to-evil) The Other's influence is suggested by Nick's altered behavior, crimson-eyed glimpses, and his declaration of a new conception of love and evil. ### [IX: Descent Into Avernus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/ix-descent-into-avernus) Nicholas's behavior and red-eyed intensity suggest the presence of 'the Other' emerging during this sadistic and coercive interaction. ### [X: Rescue from Abaddon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/x-rescue-from-abaddon) The 'Other' is implied in Nick's demonic transformation and violent behavior, controlling his actions during the abduction. ### [XI: Wreckage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xi-wreckage) Implied by Pat's insistence that it was not her Nick who abused her, suggesting a separate entity or alter ego. ### [XII: Letter from Lucifer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xii-letter-from-lucifer) Pat distinguishes between Nick and the 'other'—the demonic personality that abducted and beat her. She believes the other is not quite human. ### [XV: A Modern Mr. Hyde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xv-a-modern-mr-hyde) Described as the cruel, inhuman entity that shares Nick's body; is present and listening during the conversation. ### [XVII: Witch-Doctor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xvii-witch-doctor) The 'other' is described as cruel, harsh, and crafty, contrasting sharply with Nick's gentle nature. ### [XX: The Assignation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xx-the-assignation) The demonic entity dominates the chapter, taunting Pat, threatening her, and attempting to force her into submission. ### [XXI: A Question of Synapses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxi-a-question-of-synapses) The Other is the entity that met Pat in the park, manhandled her, and threatened her. It claims to be 'a question of synapses.' ### [XXII: Doctor and Devil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxii-doctor-and-devil) Refuses to emerge when Nick tries to summon him at Horker's request, demonstrating selective control. ### [XXIII: Werewolf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxiii-werewolf) The 'Other' is implicitly linked to the werewolf through its 'evil red eyes,' as Pat makes the connection to Magda's story. ### [XXIV: The Dark Other](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxiv-the-dark-other) Referenced as the mischievous entity blamed for Nick's childhood punishments; appears at the end as the red-eyed demon confronting Pat. ### [XXV: The Demon Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxv-the-demon-lover) Confronts Pat, taunts her about Nick, and physically abducts her to a dark building. ### [XXVII: Two in Hell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxvii-two-in-hell) The demonic entity asserts dominance over Pat, demanding her submission, but is eventually subdued by Nick's willpower. ### [XXVIII: Lunar Omen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxviii-lunar-omen) Referenced as 'he' whom Nick claims to be stronger than now, and who is mortally afraid of death. The poison is meant to destroy him as well. ### [XXIX: Scopolamine for Satan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxix-scopolamine-for-satan) The demonic entity emerges as Nick's eyes turn ruddy under the influence of scopolamine, speaking in icy tones. ### [XXX: The Demon Free](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxx-the-demon-free) Freed from Nicholas Devine's opposition, he exults in his power, taunts Horker, and attempts to force Pat into submission. ### [XXXI: “Not Humanly Possible”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxxi-not-humanly-possible) Referenced as the entity that attacked Pat and Nick; its paralyzing fascination is described as beyond human capability. ### [XXXII: Revelation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/chapters/xxxii-revelation) The parasitic brain is described as the source of the evil entity, now destroyed by Pat's shot and Horker's surgery. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters/the_other - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dark_other_se/characters