Alfred Ill is a fictional character from the play "The Visit" by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. He is a wealthy shopkeeper in the small town of Güllen, who becomes the target of a vengeful plan by his former lover, Claire Zachanassian. As the story unfolds, Alfred's past actions come back to haunt him, leading to moral dilemmas for the townspeople. They are faced with the choice of supporting Claire's quest for justice or protecting Alfred, highlighting themes of greed, justice, and the consequences of one's actions.