Krakatit · Character
Prince Hagen
Aristocratic figure, possibly a rival or ally in the power games.
minor
Also known as Prince, the first Hagen, This Hagen, The old Hagen, the old Hagen, Hagen
First appearance: i
Prince Hagen shows up with force in XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The general manager of Balttin; partially paralyzed, he formally welcomes Prokop and invites him to dinner.
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In XXIII: The general manager of Balttin; partially paralyzed, he formally welcomes Prokop and invites him to dinner. Later, in XXVII: The…
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- Other
Character groups
- Feverish and Satirical Echoes
- Central Intrigue and Power
- Exotic and Peripheral Figures
- Protagonist
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- 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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