Short Fiction · Character
Burkhardt of Unspunnen
A Swiss peasant or nobleman with a dramatic story.
minor
Also known as Unspunnen, Burkhardt
First appearance: the swiss peasant
Burkhardt of Unspunnen's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The sorrowful old noble who hosts the pilgrims and recounts the loss of his wife and the betrayal of his daughter Ida.
Burkhardt of Unspunnen first appears in 0006 the swiss peasant.
With Unknown Narrator (rivalry): Burkhardt of Unspunnen is a formidable rival or enemy of the narrator, often opposing their actions or desires. With Unknown Narrator (rivalry): Burkhardt of Unspunnen is a formidable rival or enemy of the narrator, often opposing their actions or desires. With Unknown Narrator (rivalry): Burkhardt of Unspunnen is a formidable rival or enemy of the narrator, often opposing their actions or desires.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Mysterious Arrivals
- Protagonist
- Diverse Ensemble
- Duty vs. Desire
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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rivalry · negative
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- Unknown Narrator
rivalry · negative
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- Unknown Narrator
rivalry · negative
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