The Machine Stops Characters

The Machine, an enormously complex technological system that seems to provide all of humanity’s wants and needs, is in many ways the central antagonist of the story. Human beings may have originally created the Machine… read analysis of The Machine

Vashti is the main viewpoint character of “The Machine Stops.” She is an “everywoman” of this society, accepting its values and lifestyle. She is perfectly content to spend her whole life in her underground room… read analysis of Vashti

Kuno, Vashti’s son, is the opposite of Vashti when it comes to his rebellious attitude towards the Machine. Unlike Vashti, he is not satisfied with spending his whole life in his underground room… read analysis of Kuno

The flight attendant, whom Vashti interacts with while traveling on an air-ship to visit Kuno, is one of the few characters described in the story who lives a substantial amount of her life above-ground… read analysis of The Flight Attendant