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Lale

This character is the main protagonist of the novel. He loves women and cares about his appearance, and is chosen to become the Tattooist of Auschwitz. His position entitles him to some benefits like added rations and increased freedom to move around.

Aron

This character meets the male protagonist on the train to the camp. He becomes his friend and bunkmate and later saves the main character by pulling him off the death-cart. This character dies at the camp.

Max

This character is the main protagonist's older brother. The protagonist went in place of this man because he had a wife and two children.

Pepan

This character is the first Tattooist of the camps. He is of French origin and is imprisoned because as an economist, he questioned the taxes, finances, and politics of Germany.

Houstek

This character is a 40-something-year-old officer who is immaculate in his dress...

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