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The Left Hand of Darkness

Book cover of The Left Hand of Darkness
The Left Hand of DarknessUrsula K. Le GuinThe Hainish Cycle, book 4

Characters in The Left Hand of Darkness

5 characters, main characters first.

Antagonists

  • Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe

    Estraven's political rival, who maneuvers him into exile and takes his place as the king's chief minister.

Supporting characters

  • King Argaven XV

    The reclusive, unstable king of Karhide who receives Genly Ai's mission.

  • Therem Harth rem ir Estraven

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