# Knauer — Demian character guide

> Knauer in Demian by Hermann Hesse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the unsuccessful suicide Knauer, This Knauer

**First appearance:** 0005-v-the-bird-fights-its-way-out-of-the-egg

## Who they are

A fellow student who attempts suicide and seeks Sinclair's guidance.

## Relationships

### [Pistorius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/demian_se/characters/pistorius)

_friendship_

Knauer is a fellow seeker who shares spiritual interests with Pistorius.

### [Mother Eve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/demian_se/characters/mother_eve)

_social_

Knauer is an acquaintance of Mother Eve, likely through shared spiritual interests.

### [Mother Eve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/demian_se/characters/mother_eve)

_social_

Knauer is an acquaintance of Mother Eve, likely through shared spiritual interests.

## In the story

### [VI: Jacob Wrestles with God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/demian_se/chapters/vi-jacob-wrestles-with-god)

A timid, seeking boy who approaches Sinclair about spiritualism and concentration exercises.

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