An aging novelist whose story about a betrayal during the Nazi era becomes the foundation for Maurice’s literary success, marking the start of Maurice’s exploitative career.

A genuinely talented novelist and Maurice’s wife, whose work and personal intimacy are ultimately betrayed by Maurice in his relentless pursuit of literary fame.

A character who appears as a student studying Maurice, later revealing a personal connection to expose Maurice’s exploitations using a similar manipulative technique.

A fictionalized version of the famous writer who offers a sophisticated perspective on Maurice, immediately seeing through Maurice’s facade and recognizing his lack of genuine talent.

An American writer who becomes one of Maurice’s mentors; his susceptibility to flattery makes him an easy target for Maurice’s manipulative ambitions.

Erich Ackermann’s former love interest, whose story of friendship and betrayal in Nazi Germany becomes a pivotal narrative stolen by Maurice.

Maurice’s son, who symbolizes Maurice’s failed attempt to create a meaningful legacy through family rather than through his own artistic achievements.