Man's Search for Meaning | Characters & Character Analysis

Man's Search for Meaning Important People

Dr. Viktor Frankl

The author of this book is also featured as its only identified character. Using a powerful autobiographical style, Frankl introduces himself to the reader through a vivid portrayal of his personal suffering and tragedy while imprisoned in the concentration camps. The book is written to reflect the horrors experienced by all who endured this imprisonment rather than Frankl's individual experiences. It is important that Frankl maintains this perspective so that the central message of the book can apply to an aggregate audience comprised of many different characteristics. For this reason, Frankl had contemplated publishing the book anonymously, but felt he would deprive the work of its credibility without providing a personal voice.

We learn that Frankl is a Psychiatrist by profession, a man who is genuinely concerned with the well-being of others. This is evident by his frequent attendance to other prisoners in sick quarters, and to his inspiring talks...
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