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Mr. Maelinger

A businessman or acquaintance of Mr. Hellmut.

minor

Also known as Mr. Malinger

First appearance: IV: The Unwished-for Happens

Mr. Maelinger shows up with force in IV: The Unwished-for Happens. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cornelli's teacher who remains kind and gives her a rose.
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CHCornelli HellmutFAFatherMHMr. HellmutMOMotherAGAgnesMMMr. Maelinger

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  • Other

Character groups

  • External Social Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Household and Estate Members

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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