Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler · Character
Poldringer
A minor character in the gambling milieu.
minor
First appearance: dr mabuse the gambler
Poldringer shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Identified as the sandy-bearded man's chauffeur; a key member of the gang in Constance; under police surveillance.
Poldringer first appears in 0001 dr mabuse the gambler.
In IX: Identified as the sandy-bearded man's chauffeur; a key member of the gang in Constance; under police surveillance.
Later, in XVI: Name used as a lead to trace Mabuse's telephone number and address.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gambling underworld figures
- Protagonist
- Mabuse's criminal network
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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