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Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler · Character

Grube

A minor character, possibly a servant or associate.

minor

Also known as Herr Grube

First appearance: dr mabuse the gambler

Grube shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Assistant editor who initially refuses to hand over a letter but eventually complies under pressure from Wenk.
In the storyVIIOpen this moment free

Grube first appears in 0001 dr mabuse the gambler.

In VII: Assistant editor who initially refuses to hand over a letter but eventually complies under pressure from Wenk.

See Grube in VIIBook page

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Character Web

2 connections

A slice of how Grube sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

HVHerr von WenkHUHullGRGrube

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor associates and officials
  • Protagonist
  • Mabuse's criminal network

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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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In the story

Grube appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See Grube in dr mabuse the gambler
See Grube in VII