Max (played by Michael König) is a protagonist in Der Freischütz.
The tragic protagonist and marksman, driven by obsession and fear of losing his love. He is tempted to sell his soul to the Devil to secure victory in the shooting competition. Kaspar (played by Georg Zeppenfeld) appears in Der Freischütz.
An aging marksman and the story's primary antagonist. He helps Max acquire demonic bullets but secretly plots to use the unpredictable seventh bullet to eliminate his rival. Kuno (played by Albert Dohmen) appears in Der Freischütz.
The stern marksman master and Agathe's father. He organizes the shooting competition to choose a worthy successor and husband for his daughter. Agathe (played by Sara Jakubiak) appears in Der Freischütz.
The virtuous female lead and Max's fiancée. She embodies faith, purity, and devotion, ultimately serving as the moral anchor that redeems Max. Ännchen (played by Christina Landshamer) appears in Der Freischütz.
A lively maid and Agathe's friend. She is deeply concerned for Agathe and is romantically involved with Kilian. Fürst Ottokar (played by Adrian Eröd) appears in Der Freischütz.
The local ruler and patron of the marksman competition. He represents authority and the secular reward for Max's victory. Kilian (played by Sebastian Wartig) appears in Der Freischütz.
A skilled hunter and Ännchen's steadfast suitor. He represents loyalty, tradition, and the wholesome alternative to Max's corruption. Hermit (played by Andreas Bauer) appears in Der Freischütz.
A reclusive spiritual guide who appears in the Wolf's Glen. He symbolizes conscience, divine warning, and the possibility of redemption from demonic temptation.
Der Freischütz (2015) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Max
(played by Michael König) — protagonist
The tragic protagonist and marksman, driven by obsession and fear of losing his love. He is tempted to sell his soul to the Devil to secure victory in the shooting competition.
Kaspar
(played by Georg Zeppenfeld) — supporting
An aging marksman and the story's primary antagonist. He helps Max acquire demonic bullets but secretly plots to use the unpredictable seventh bullet to eliminate his rival.
Kuno
(played by Albert Dohmen) — supporting
The stern marksman master and Agathe's father. He organizes the shooting competition to choose a worthy successor and husband for his daughter.
Agathe
(played by Sara Jakubiak) — supporting
The virtuous female lead and Max's fiancée. She embodies faith, purity, and devotion, ultimately serving as the moral anchor that redeems Max.
Ännchen
(played by Christina Landshamer) — minor
A lively maid and Agathe's friend. She is deeply concerned for Agathe and is romantically involved with Kilian.
Fürst Ottokar
(played by Adrian Eröd) — minor
The local ruler and patron of the marksman competition. He represents authority and the secular reward for Max's victory.
Kilian
(played by Sebastian Wartig) — minor
A skilled hunter and Ännchen's steadfast suitor. He represents loyalty, tradition, and the wholesome alternative to Max's corruption.
Hermit
(played by Andreas Bauer) — minor
A reclusive spiritual guide who appears in the Wolf's Glen. He symbolizes conscience, divine warning, and the possibility of redemption from demonic temptation.
Key Relationships
Ännchen → Agathe
(Social Friends)
Kilian → Max
(Alliance Fellow Marksman)
Fürst Ottokar → Kaspar
(Power Judge)
Fürst Ottokar → Max
(Power Judge)
Hermit → Kaspar
(Conflict Warner)
Hermit → Max
(Social Spiritual Guide)
Kuno → Max
(Professional Mentor)
Kuno → Agathe
(Family Father)
Kaspar → Ännchen
(Romantic Fiancés)
Max → Agathe
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A sombre and satanic interpretation of Weber's Romantic opera exploring love, temptation, souls sold to the Devil, obsession, and faith.
