# Dino Halm — Cornelli character guide

> Dino Halm in Cornelli by Johanna Spyri.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Dino, Only Dino

**First appearance:** 0002-iii-new-appearances-in-iller-stream

## Who they are

A bedridden boy with apple-red cheeks and a shelf of comic books, who reads Cornelli's bitterness so accurately that he becomes the first person she cannot dismiss.

## Relationships

### [Cornelli Hellmut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/cornelli_hellmut)

_romantic_

Cornelli and Dino have a romantic relationship marked by strong attraction and emotional intimacy.

### [Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mother)

_family_

Dino Halm has a warm, respectful relationship with Cornelli's mother, likely as a future son-in-law.

### [Martha Wolf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/martha_wolf)

_friendship_

Dino and Martha share a friendly bond, often interacting as part of Cornelli's social circle.

### [Mux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mux)

_friendship_

Dino is friendly with Mux, treating the pet with kindness and familiarity.

### [Agnes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/agnes)

_friendship_

Agnes and Dino share a friendly rapport, often interacting in social settings.

### [Cornelli Hellmut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/cornelli_hellmut)

_romantic_

Cornelli and Dino have a romantic relationship marked by strong attraction and emotional intimacy.

### [Cornelli Hellmut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/cornelli_hellmut)

_romantic_

Cornelli and Dino have a romantic relationship marked by strong attraction and emotional intimacy.

### [Mux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mux)

_friendship_

Dino is friendly with Mux, treating the pet with kindness and familiarity.

### [Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mother)

_family_

Dino Halm has a warm, respectful relationship with Cornelli's mother, likely as a future son-in-law.

### [Martha Wolf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/martha_wolf)

_friendship_

Dino and Martha share a friendly bond, often interacting as part of Cornelli's social circle.

### [Agnes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/agnes)

_friendship_

Agnes and Dino share a friendly rapport, often interacting in social settings.

### [Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mother)

_family_

Dino Halm has a warm, respectful relationship with Cornelli's mother, likely as a future son-in-law.

## In the story

### [II: Up in the Top Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/chapters/ii-up-in-the-top-story)

The twelve-year-old son, cheerful and playful despite his mother's anxiety about his cough and delicate health.

### [V: A Newcomer in Iller-Stream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/chapters/v-a-newcomer-in-iller-stream)

Attempts to befriend Cornelli but is rebuffed; confused by her hostility; later revealed to be the rector's son coming to stay with Martha.

### [VI: A Friend Is Found](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/chapters/vi-a-friend-is-found)

Dino tries to befriend Cornelli, offering comfort and help, but she remains resistant.

### [VIII: A Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/chapters/viii-a-mother)

Eagerly awaits Cornelli's visit, shares stories with his mother, and enjoys a happy reunion with Cornelli.

### [IX: A Great Change](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/chapters/ix-a-great-change)

Recovering and eager for Cornelli to stay; enjoys her reading aloud and looks forward to getting up.

### [New Life in Iller-Stream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/chapters/x-new-life-in-iller-stream)

Returns to Iller-Stream with his family; pale and thin but cheerful; eager to see Martha and enjoy the countryside.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters/dino_halm
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cornelli_se/characters