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Old Siegenthal

An older character, possibly a servant or local.

minor

Also known as Siegenthal

First appearance: i the genius of crime

Old Siegenthal's tie to M. Gurn is one of the pressures that moves Fantômas—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The sympathetic warder in charge of Gurn's division, soon to be transferred to Poissy.
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With M. Gurn (professional): M. Gurn and Old Siegenthal have a professional relationship, possibly as business associates or employer and employee. With M. Gurn (professional): M. Gurn and Old Siegenthal have a…

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Character Web

6 connections

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MGM. GurnNINibetSDSergeant DoucetMDM. de PreslesGAGadOSOld Siegenthal

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Prison and Locals
  • Investigators and Officials
  • Extended Cast and Servants

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Narrative arc

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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