# Sebastian — Heidi character guide

> Sebastian in Heidi by Johanna Spyri.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-vi-a-new-chapter-with-new-things

## Who they are

The loyal servant in the Sesemann house who helps Heidi.

## Relationships

### [Heidi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters/heidi)

_friendship_

Sebastian is a kind servant in the Sesemann household who becomes a friendly ally to Heidi during her stay in Frankfurt.

### [Clara Sesemann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters/clara_sesemann)

_professional_

Sebastian is Clara's loyal household servant, who attends to her needs with respect and care.

### [Heidi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters/heidi)

_friendship_

Sebastian is a kind servant in the Sesemann household who becomes a friendly ally to Heidi during her stay in Frankfurt.

### [Clara Sesemann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters/clara_sesemann)

_professional_

Sebastian is Clara's loyal household servant, who attends to her needs with respect and care.

### [Heidi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters/heidi)

_friendship_

Sebastian is a kind servant in the Sesemann household who becomes a friendly ally to Heidi during her stay in Frankfurt.

## In the story

### [A New Chapter with New Things](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/vi-a-new-chapter-with-new-things)

The butler, amused by Heidi's behavior and resemblance to Peter.

### [Miss Rottenmeier Has an Uncomfortable Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/vii-miss-rottenmeier-has-an-uncomfortable-day)

Helps Heidi open a window, retrieves her after her adventure, and secretly enjoys the chaos.

### [VIII: Great Disturbances in the Sesemann House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/viii-great-disturbances-in-the-sesemann-house)

Saves Heidi's straw hat, helps the street boy, and witnesses the chaos with amusement.

### [XI: Heidi Gains in Some Respects and Loses in Others](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/xi-heidi-gains-in-some-respects-and-loses-in-others)

Sebastian notices Heidi's declining health and tries to encourage her to eat at meals, but she barely touches the food.

### [The Sesemann House Is Haunted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/xii-the-sesemann-house-is-haunted)

One of the servants who attempts to watch for the ghost; he is questioned by Mr. Sesemann and sent to fetch the doctor.

### [Preparations for a Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/xv-preparations-for-a-journey)

Opens the door for the doctor and later carries the packed gifts to the doctor's house.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters/sebastian
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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters