# Gustav — Steppenwolf character guide

> Gustav in Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-harry-haller-s-records

## Who they are

An old school friend of Harry's, encountered during a nostalgic walk.

## Relationships

### [Harry Haller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/harry_haller)

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Gustav is a childhood friend of Harry, representing his past and the simpler, more conventional life he left behind.

### [Herman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/herman)

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Gustav and Herman are both figures from Harry's past, representing different facets of his lost youth.

### [Herman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/steppenwolf_se/characters/herman)

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Gustav and Herman are both figures from Harry's past, representing different facets of his lost youth.

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