Krakatit · Character

Mr. Holz

Carson's watchful, unhurried assistant, whose quiet attentiveness around Prokop hints at a man who notices far more than he says.

supporting

Also known as Holz, the tranquil Mr. Holz, the attentive Holz, the serious and concentrated Mr. Holz, The silent Mr. Holz, Outside Mr. Holz

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in Krakatit, Mr. Holz is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Silently follows Prokop everywhere, even during the explosion and the confrontation with the Princess.

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Holz moves through the inventor's orbit as Carson's right hand, calm and concentrated where Prokop is feverish and unraveling. His silence is a kind of pressure: he is always there, always observing, and never quite…

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Character groups

Central Intrigue and Power
Personal and Domestic Circle
Feverish and Satirical Echoes
Exotic and Peripheral Figures

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

Prokop’s emotional peak is the violent collision between his declared resignation (“It’s the end”) and his inv…

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Mr. Holz appears across 15 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XXVI
Silently follows Prokop everywhere, even during the explosion and the confrontation with the Princess.
XXVII
Holz is assigned to guard Prokop, but also assists in his medical care, showing a complex role.
The Explosion of Vicit
Observes Prokop from a distance as he wanders in the park, looking for a window in the castle.
XXXI
Guards Prokop, appearing tired and following him at a distance.
XXXII
Prokop's guard, who is stunned with a chair by Prokop during his escape. He later appears with his head bandaged, refusing compensation for his injury.
XXXIII
Mr. Holz is seen lurking outside Prokop's residence, observing him, which suggests a continued surveillance or protective role.
XXXV
Present in the park, but completely ignored by the Princess as she rushes to Prokop.
XXXVI
Silently follows Prokop, observing the confrontation.
XXXVII
Assigned to guard Prokop, following the Princess's instructions.
XXXVIII
Accompanies Prokop, carrying a revolver, and guards the laboratory.
XXXIX
Assists Prokop, converts windows into portholes, and physically intervenes to protect him.
XL
Captured by the enemy after biting one of the men.
XLI
Present at Prokop's bedside, with a scratch and blue mark on his face, but otherwise composed.
XLIII
Mentioned as one of the companions with Prokop in the park.
XLV
Mentioned as having been killed by the Princess in a car accident, leaving five children and a crippled sister.

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