# Godfrey v. Tessow — Lay Down Your Arms character guide

> Godfrey v. Tessow in Lay Down Your Arms by Bertha von Suttner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Godfrey, young Tessow, poor Godfrey Tessow, Tessow

**First appearance:** 0007-v

## Who they are

A young officer and friend of the family, who meets a tragic end in battle.

## In the story

### [Lay Down Your Arms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/chapters/lay-down-your-arms)

Frederick's cousin, who is killed in the Austro-Prussian War.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/chapters/vii)

Frederick's young cousin, enthusiastic about war and eager for glory.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lay_down_your_arms_se/chapters/xv)

Deceased son of Aunt Cornelia; his memory and letter are central to the visit.

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