Characters

Just as Alfred Hitchcock made furtive appearances in his films, Hergé couldn’t resist joining in the adventures of his characters. He discreetly drew himself into the scenery, appearing as a reporter dutifully taking notes when Tintin embarks for the Congo, or interviewing a local in front of the gates to Marlinspike Hall, in hope of gaining the latest on the story of the broken glass in The Calculus Affair. In Hergé’s universe, it’s hard to find a character that has been created from scratch: most were inspired by real people who were either close to the author in some way, historical figures or celebrities at the time.

Thomson and Thompson Captain Haddock Tintin Snowy Jolyon Wagg Bianca Castafiore The Professor Calculus Rastapopoulos General Alcazar Professor Tarragon Rascar Capac Tchang

From Abdullah to Zorrino

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Didi

Name: Didi
Status: Son of Wang Chen-yee
The Blue Lotus - page 8 vignette A2
He follows Tintin without his knowledge and saves his life twice. Mitsuhirato wants to get rid of this guardian angel and kill two birds with one stone by poisoning Didi with Rajaïjah, the ‘poison that makes you crazy’. In this way, the angel becomes an uncontrollable madman. His spirit, trapped in this way, serves the devil, Mitsuhirato. In his fits of madness, while extolling the glory of Lao Tzu: ‘You must find the way’, he repeatedly tries to cut off the heads of Tintin and Snowy with a sword. He even tries to kill his own parents! He comes to his senses thanks to a remedy from Professor Fan Hsi-ying.
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