Master Flea · Character
Mr. Swammer
A misanthropic old collector whose open door and alluring ward, Dörtje Elverdink, keep luring Peregrine back into the very house he has sworn to avoid.
supporting
Also known as Swammer, old Swammer, the misanthropic Swammer, the old Swammer
First appearance: i first adventure
As a supporting figure in Master Flea, Mr. Swammer is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Reveals himself as Jan Swammerdam; claims Dörtje Elverdink has taken refuge with him from her cruel uncle Leeuwenhoek.
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Swammer belongs to the small circle of curious, half-scholarly figures surrounding Peregrine Tyss, and his chambers function as a threshold between respectable Frankfurt society and something far stranger. He is the…
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See Mr. Swammer in i first adventureCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Magical and scientific figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the narrative reaches its dramatic climax because Peregrine experiences the emotional peak of…
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- Peregrine Tyss
rivalry · negative
Swammer is a jealous and antagonistic figure who constantly opposes Peregrine's pursuits. How this plays out →
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
rivalry · negative
- Alina
social · ambivalent
- Peregrine Tyss
rivalry · negative
Swammer is a jealous and antagonistic figure who constantly opposes Peregrine's pursuits. How this plays out →
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
rivalry · negative
- Alina
social · ambivalent
- Peregrine Tyss
rivalry · negative
Swammer is a jealous and antagonistic figure who constantly opposes Peregrine's pursuits. How this plays out →
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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Mr. Swammer appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Mr. Swammer in i first adventure