Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler · Character
Karstens
A minor character involved in the criminal underworld.
minor
Also known as But Karstens
First appearance: dr mabuse the gambler
Karstens's tie to Hull is one of the pressures that moves Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Hull's friend who accompanies him to the club and comments on his strange behavior.
Karstens first appears in 0001 dr mabuse the gambler.
With Hull (professional): Hull and Karstens are colleagues or allies in the investigative work against Mabuse's operations. With Herr von Wenk (professional): Karstens is an ally or subordinate of von Wenk, assisting in the pursuit of Mabuse. With Hull (professional): Hull and Karstens are colleagues or allies in the investigative work against Mabuse's operations.
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Character Web
9 connectionsA slice of how Karstens sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Mabuse's criminal network
- Protagonist
- Minor associates and officials
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Hull
professional · positive
Hull and Karstens are colleagues or allies in the investigative work against Mabuse's… How this plays out →
- Herr von Wenk
professional · positive
- Hull
professional · positive
Hull and Karstens are colleagues or allies in the investigative work against Mabuse's… How this plays out →
- Herr von Wenk
professional · positive
- Hull
professional · positive
Hull and Karstens are colleagues or allies in the investigative work against Mabuse's… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Karstens appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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