Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler · Character
Professor Grote
A minor academic character.
minor
Also known as Professor
First appearance: dr mabuse the gambler
Professor Grote'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.
The old Professor with Chinese spectacles exerts a hypnotic influence over Wenk during the card game, but Wenk ultimately resists his commands.
Professor Grote first appears in 0001 dr mabuse the gambler.
With Herr von Wenk (professional): Professor Grote is a professional contact of von Wenk, possibly an expert consulted in the investigation. With Herr von Wenk (professional): Professor Grote is a professional contact of von Wenk, possibly an expert consulted in the investigation.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor associates and officials
- Protagonist
- Mabuse's criminal network
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Herr von Wenk
professional · positive
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- Herr von Wenk
professional · positive
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