# Hugo Weinschenk — Buddenbrooks character guide

> Hugo Weinschenk in Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Director Weinschenk, Herr Hugo Weinschenk

**First appearance:** 0045-part-v-i

## Who they are

The energetic director of a fire insurance company who marries Tony's daughter, Erica Grünlich.

## In the story

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

The serious Director who marries Erica. He wishes for Tony to live with them initially. His taste in art runs to still-lifes and nudes.

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

Tony briefly discusses her son-in-law, describing him as a hardworking but uncouth man with a temper, who lacks a refined upbringing and places demands on Erica.

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

His legal case casts a pall over the evening; he discusses the proceedings with wild levity, condemning the court's bias until silence forces him to stop.

### [Part IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/buddenbrooks_se/chapters/part-viii-ix)

His trial reaches a critical point, requiring a large bond to avoid arrest. He is described as rude and volatile at home. He is ultimately sentenced to prison.

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

Released from prison a broken man. His self-esteem is shattered; he is dejected, reclusive, and cowardly. He departs for London and then vanishes, sending only one final letter before cutting off all contact with his family.

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