Alden Pyle

Alden Pyle is a fictional character from the novel "The Quiet American" by Graham Greene. He is an American diplomat and agent working in Vietnam during the 1950s. Pyle appears to be idealistic and sincere in his desire to help the Vietnamese people, aiming to foster democracy. However, as the story progresses, it becomes evident that his actions are driven by secret motives and political agendas, reflecting themes of innocence versus manipulation in the context of foreign intervention. His character explores the complexities of moral judgment and the impact of foreign influence in colonial and post-colonial settings.