# Dr. Gieseke — Buddenbrooks character guide

> Dr. Gieseke in Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Senator Gieseke, Lawyer Gieseke

**First appearance:** 0001-buddenbrooks

## Who they are

A lawyer and later senator, who is a contemporary and rival of Thomas Buddenbrook.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-iv-iii)

Referred to as 'Herr Gieseke the Fire Commissioner,' present and spoken to by Johann Buddenbrook.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-vi-ii)

Christian's friend and companion in his free-living habits. Though a 'good fellow,' he maintains civic respectability, unlike the naive and indiscreet Christian.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-vi-iii)

Mentioned as part of Christian's social circle. He and others see Christian off at the station with laughter and a gold paper 'favor' from a disreputable establishment, highlighting Christian's association with 'liberal livers.'

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-vi-xi)

Acts as Tony's lawyer, advising on the legal grounds for divorce and the intricacies of dowry rights, ultimately handling the case.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-viii-i)

Christian's friend, now a Senator. Owns a villa named 'Quisisana' occupied by a young woman, which he and Christian both frequent.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-x-vi)

Senator and friend; somewhat piqued by Thomas's comments on social class; joins in the idle, cynical conversation.

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