Elisabeth Costello

Elisabeth Costello is a fictional character created by South African author J.M. Coetzee. She serves as the protagonist in Coetzee's novel 'Elizabeth Costello,' where she is portrayed as a novelist and a philosopher who grapples with profound ethical questions regarding animal rights and humanity's relationship with animals. Through her character, Coetzee explores themes of morality, consciousness, and the philosophical discourse surrounding the treatment of non-human beings.