The Statue of Thor

Nima spends most of his days in front a statue of Thor in Stockholm. His chosen location symbolizes his ability to overcome obstacles and his fighting spirit. He has overcome obstacles in the past during mountain expeditions. Now he is fighting to tell his story and to overcome the obstacle of his appearance and mental state to make himself heard.

Rebecka Forsell

Rebecka Forsell is Johannes' wife. She symbolizes the reader of the narrative. Like the reader, she wants to know the truth about what happened on the Mount Everest expedition. Also, like the reader, she has heard the official story, but begins to wonder how much of it is true. In addition, like the reader, she wants to trust Forsell but is not sure that she can do so.

Vladimir Kuynetsov

Vladimir Kuynetsov symbolizes the gullibility of people in society at the...