Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler · Character
Dr. Dringer
A minor doctor character.
minor
Also known as Doctor Dringer
First appearance: dr mabuse the gambler
Dr. Dringer's tie to Dr. Mabuse is one of the pressures that moves Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mabuse's contact in Constance; telephones Mabuse with a mistaken sighting of Wenk, later retracts it.
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With Dr. Mabuse (professional): Dr. Dringer is a colleague or associate of Mabuse, possibly involved in his medical or criminal activities. With Dr. Mabuse (professional): Dr. Dringer is a colleague or associate of…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Mabuse's criminal network
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Wenk’s psychological peak is his mounting frustration and helplessness, as he is forced into passive waiting w…
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- Dr. Mabuse
professional · negative
- Dr. Mabuse
professional · negative
- Dr. Mabuse
professional · negative
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