Heidi · Character

Deta

Heidi's aunt, a vigorous young woman with a good place in Frankfurt waiting, she delivers the child to the Alm-Uncle and does not look back.

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Also known as Aunt Deta, Miss Deta

First appearance: i going up to the alm uncle

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Deta has cared for Heidi since her sister died and now sees a splendid position in Frankfurt that the child would only hinder. She brushes aside Barbara's warnings, leaves Heidi at the hut, and later returns to whisk…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Heidi
family · negative
Grandfather
family · negative
Heidi
family · negative
Grandfather
family · negative
Grandfather
family · negative
Heidi
family · negative

Heidi
Deta is Heidi's aunt who initially cares for her but later abandons her to pursue her own ambitions.
Grandfather
Deta and Grandfather have a strained family relationship, with Deta resenting his reclusive nature and leaving Heidi with him.
Heidi
Deta is Heidi's aunt who initially cares for her but later abandons her to pursue her own ambitions.
Grandfather
Deta and Grandfather have a strained family relationship, with Deta resenting his reclusive nature and leaving Heidi with him.
Grandfather
Deta and Grandfather have a strained family relationship, with Deta resenting his reclusive nature and leaving Heidi with him.
Heidi
Deta is Heidi's aunt who initially cares for her but later abandons her to pursue her own ambitions.

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In the story

Deta appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Part I: Heidi’s Years of Learning and Travel
Heidi's aunt who brings her to the Alm-Uncle and leaves her there.
With the Grandfather
Mentioned as having left a bundle of linen for Heidi before departing.
Two Visitors
Arrives in a feathered hat and fashionable dress, persuades Heidi to go to Frankfurt as a companion for a lame girl, despite Heidi's resistance.
A New Chapter with New Things
Brings Heidi to Frankfurt, quickly leaves after introducing her to the household.

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