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Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character

Kurt

A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.

minor

First appearance: 1

Kurt shows up with force in Malignity. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A German boy from the holiday at Neunkirchen, mentioned in the context of Hugh's tramps and confidences.
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In Malignity: A German boy from the holiday at Neunkirchen, mentioned in the context of Hugh's tramps and confidences. Later, in § 5: One…

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Character Web

6 connections

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HAHansKAKarlFRFritzMBMr. BritlingHUHughKUKurt

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • German acquaintances and soldiers
  • Protagonist
  • Central characters and family

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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