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Herman

A minor acquaintance from Harry's past, briefly referenced.

minor

Also known as this Herman

First appearance: harry haller s records

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With Harry Haller (psychological): Herman is a hallucinatory double or alter ego of Harry, representing his repressed, wilder self. With Mozart (psychological): Herman and Mozart appear together in Harry's psyche as contrasting forces of chaos and classical order. With Hermine (psychological): Herman and Hermine are both projections of Harry's psyche, with Hermine guiding and Herman embodying his shadow.

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Relationship types

Psychological
Friendship

Character groups

Guides to Self-Discovery
Figures from the Past
Protagonist

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Relationships

Harry Haller
psychological · ambivalent
Mozart
psychological · ambivalent
Hermine
psychological · ambivalent
Goethe
psychological · ambivalent
Gustav
friendship · positive
Gustav
friendship · positive
Mozart
psychological · ambivalent

Harry Haller
Herman is a hallucinatory double or alter ego of Harry, representing his repressed, wilder self.
Mozart
Herman and Mozart appear together in Harry's psyche as contrasting forces of chaos and classical order.
Hermine
Herman and Hermine are both projections of Harry's psyche, with Hermine guiding and Herman embodying his shadow.
Goethe
Goethe and Herman interact in Harry's mind as opposing archetypes of wisdom and wildness.
Gustav
Gustav and Herman are both figures from Harry's past, representing different facets of his lost youth.
Gustav
Gustav and Herman are both figures from Harry's past, representing different facets of his lost youth.
Mozart
Herman and Mozart appear together in Harry's psyche as contrasting forces of chaos and classical order.

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