Frederick Tilling

Father Radetzky

Father Radetzky is a close confidant and spiritual advisor to Frederick, offering guidance and support.

Martha Tilling

Frederick and Martha are husband and wife, sharing a deep marital bond.

Countess Lori Griesbach

Countess Lori is a former lover of Frederick, with lingering romantic tension between them.

Little Rudolf Dotzky

Frederick is the father of Little Rudolf Dotzky (his son with Martha Dotzky).

Conrad Althaus

Conrad and Frederick are close friends and allies, often working together.

Martha Dotzky

Frederick had a romantic relationship with Martha Dotzky, resulting in a child.

Aunt Mary

Aunt Mary is Frederick's aunt, offering maternal guidance and affection.

Father Radetzky

Father Radetzky is a close confidant and spiritual advisor to Frederick, offering guidance and support.

Martha Tilling

Frederick and Martha are husband and wife, sharing a deep marital bond.

Countess Lori Griesbach

Countess Lori is a former lover of Frederick, with lingering romantic tension between them.

Martha Dotzky

Frederick had a romantic relationship with Martha Dotzky, resulting in a child.

Martha Tilling

Frederick and Martha are husband and wife, sharing a deep marital bond.

Lay Down Your Arms

Martha's second husband, a baron who resolves to quit military service after personal tragedy.

First Years of Widowhood—Solitude, Study, Enlarged Views—I Return Into Society—Renewed Enjoyment of Life—Thoughts of Second Marriage—I Chaperon My Younger Sisters—I Am Introduced to Baron Tilling—He Brings Me an Account of the Manner of Arno's Death

Introduced at the end of the chapter; brings Martha an account of Arno's death.

IV

Shares his anti-war sentiments with Martha; writes her a letter from his mother's deathbed.

V

Engaged to Martha; argues against war and refuses to quit the military despite pressure.

Chapter VI

Martha's husband, who is against war in principle but would fight if it comes; his regiment is not initially deployed, bringing mixed relief.

Chapter VII

Writes letters describing his experiences, his hatred of war, and his encounter with Godfrey.

VIII

Returns wounded from war; resolves to quit military service due to his aversion to war and love for Martha; later forced to remain due to loss of fortune.

Chapter IX

Martha's husband; mentioned as the source of her perfect bliss, contrasted with Lilly's engagement to Conrad.

Chapter X

Martha's husband, serving in the war; recipient of Martha's letter and object of her longing and fear.

Chapter XI

Narrates the chapter through a letter to Martha, describing his experiences on the battlefield.

XII

Wounded at Königgrätz; Martha searches for him but does not find him.

Chapter XIII

Recovering from wounds, comments on war's brutality and the 'feeling in droves' phenomenon.

XIV

Martha's husband; provides comfort and love during the crisis.

Chapter XV

Martha's husband; debates the chaplain on war and peace, and comforts Aunt Cornelia.

Chapter XVI

Martha's husband; actively seeks influential contacts for his career and helps preserve Martha from the distractions of high society.

Chapter XVII

Martha's husband; interested in the judgments of literary figures during the war's onset.

Chapter XVIII

Martha's husband; discusses war news, is suspected of espionage, and is executed.

XIX

Deceased husband; his death and peace efforts are central to Martha's grief and activism.