The Madness of Crowds Characters

This Study Guide consists of approximately 60 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Madness of Crowds.

The Madness of Crowds Characters

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Professor Abigail Robinson

Professor Abigail Robinson is a statistician who is hired by the government to research ways to improve the health care system so that it is not overwhelmed in the case of another pandemic. Abigail’s findings include the mandatory euthanasia of the elderly and the sick and required abortions for any babies who will be born disabled. While the statistics prove this would reduce the strain on health care, many people cannot stand the moral issues with what she proposes. In fact, the committee that requested the research refuses to even hear Abigail’s proposal once they learn what she thinks should happen. Despite the lack of government support, Abigail begins to present her lecture using her own funds. A surprising number of people support her idea. Her lectures often become violent with people in support of her idea clashing with those who believe she is...

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