Lay Down Your Arms · Character
Otto
A servant or family retainer, often mentioned in domestic scenes.
minor
First appearance: iii
Otto's tie to Father Radetzky is one of the pressures that moves Lay Down Your Arms—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Martha's brother; fifteen years old; on holiday from military academy; joins in youthful merriment.
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With Father Radetzky (friendship): Father Radetzky is a mentor and friend to Otto, guiding him spiritually. With Father Radetzky (friendship): Father Radetzky is a mentor and friend to Otto, guiding him spiritually.
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See Otto in iiiCharacter Web
15 connectionsA slice of how Otto sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Domestic and Military Circle
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the protagonist's emotional and psychological peak in…
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- Father Radetzky
friendship · positive
Father Radetzky is a mentor and friend to Otto, guiding him spiritually. How this plays out →
- Father Radetzky
friendship · positive
Father Radetzky is a mentor and friend to Otto, guiding him spiritually. How this plays out →
- Father Radetzky
friendship · positive
Father Radetzky is a mentor and friend to Otto, guiding him spiritually. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Otto in iiiIn the story
Otto appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
