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.

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From Abdullah to Zorrino

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Grand Abbot

Status: Spiritual leader of the Khor-Biyong Monastery
Tintin in Tibet - page 51 vignette D1
In this adventure, this dignified and impassive religious leader with an impenetrable face represents all the mysticism and secrets of traditional Tibet. The language of the Grand Abbot is particularly meticulous; we can enjoy the unexpected terms used to address our friends: Great Heart, Rumbling Thunder and Morning Snow. The presence of Captain Haddock, who is completely out of place in this foreign setting, alongside the Grand Abbot, represents Western civilisation's total lack of understanding of mysterious Tibet. Haddock, who overturns the tray, is astonished by the voluntary baldness of the Tibetan monks and blows into the sacred horns, is nonetheless full of respect for the Grand Abbot, whom he deferentially describes with a series of unfortunately ill-chosen terms: Grand Admiral, Grand Vizier, Grand Mufti, Grand Turk, Grand Panjandrum. Grand Father.
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