Lay Down Your Arms · Character
Frau Simon
A housekeeper or cook in the Tilling household, known for her practical nature.
minor
Also known as Simon, Frau Simon
First appearance: iii
Frau Simon shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Described as a heroine, the 'Mother of the Lazarettos,' who tirelessly helps the wounded; glad when Martha is taken away.
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Character groups
- Extended War-Torn Network
- Domestic and Military Circle
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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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