Cornelli · Character
Matthew
An elderly servant or worker on the estate.
minor
Also known as old Matthew, Old Matthew
First appearance: i beside the roaring iller stream
Matthew's tie to Cornelli Hellmut is one of the pressures that moves Cornelli—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Cornelli Hellmut (friendship): Matthew is a friend or acquaintance of Cornelli, with a cordial and supportive dynamic. With Cornelli Hellmut (friendship): Matthew is a friend or acquaintance of Cornelli, with a…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Household and Estate Members
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Cornelli’s refusal to join Matthew in driving to meet her father marks the emotional and psychological peak of…
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- Cornelli Hellmut
friendship · positive
Matthew is a friend or acquaintance of Cornelli, with a cordial and supportive dynamic. How this plays out →
- Cornelli Hellmut
friendship · positive
Matthew is a friend or acquaintance of Cornelli, with a cordial and supportive dynamic. How this plays out →
- Cornelli Hellmut
friendship · positive
Matthew is a friend or acquaintance of Cornelli, with a cordial and supportive dynamic. How this plays out →
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