Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler · Character
Privy Councillor Wendel
A minor official or nobleman in the story.
minor
Also known as Wendel, Herr Wendel, the Privy Councillor Wendel
First appearance: dr mabuse the gambler
Privy Councillor Wendel's tie to Herr von Wenk is one of the pressures that moves Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Hosts the dinner where Mabuse meets Countess Told; interested in hypnotism.
Privy Councillor Wendel first appears in 0001 dr mabuse the gambler.
With Herr von Wenk (professional): Privy Councillor Wendel is a high-ranking official or colleague working with von Wenk on legal or police matters. With Dr. Mabuse (psychological): Mabuse manipulates Privy Councillor Wendel, using his position to further his criminal schemes. With Herr von Wenk (professional): Privy Councillor Wendel is a high-ranking official or colleague working with von Wenk on legal or police matters.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Mabuse's criminal network
- Protagonist
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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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- Herr von Wenk
professional · positive
Privy Councillor Wendel is a high-ranking official or colleague working with von Wenk on… How this plays out →
- Dr. Mabuse
psychological · negative
- Herr von Wenk
professional · positive
Privy Councillor Wendel is a high-ranking official or colleague working with von Wenk on… How this plays out →
- Dr. Mabuse
psychological · negative
- Dr. Mabuse
psychological · negative
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See Privy Councillor Wendel in dr mabuse the gamblerIn the story
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See Privy Councillor Wendel in dr mabuse the gambler