Steppenwolf · Character

Hermine

A mysterious woman who becomes Harry's guide to pleasure and self-discovery in the Magic Theater.

major

Also known as the beautiful Hermine

First appearance: Harry Haller's Records

As a major figure in Steppenwolf, Hermine is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Lies naked with Pablo after love play; is stabbed by Harry and dies.

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With Harry Haller (psychological): Hermine acts as Harry's guide and mirror, manipulating him into self-discovery and embracing his dual nature. With Maria (friendship): Hermine and Maria share a close, possibly intimate bond, with Maria serving as a sensual counterpart to Hermine's intellectual guidance. With Pablo (friendship): Hermine and Pablo are co-conspirators in guiding Harry, with Pablo providing the mystical and Hermine the psychological tools.

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Character Web

8 connections

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Relationship types

Psychological
Friendship
Social

Character groups

Guides to Self-Discovery
Protagonist

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Relationships

Harry Haller
psychological · ambivalent
Hermine acts as Harry's guide and mirror, manipulating him into self-discovery and… How this plays out →
Maria
friendship · positive
Pablo
friendship · positive
Herman
psychological · ambivalent
Mozart
social · ambivalent
Erica
social · positive
Harry Haller
psychological · ambivalent
Hermine acts as Harry's guide and mirror, manipulating him into self-discovery and… How this plays out →
Maria
friendship · positive
Maria
friendship · positive

Harry Haller
Hermine acts as Harry's guide and mirror, manipulating him into self-discovery and embracing his dual nature.
Maria
Hermine and Maria share a close, possibly intimate bond, with Maria serving as a sensual counterpart to Hermine's intellectual guidance.
Pablo
Hermine and Pablo are co-conspirators in guiding Harry, with Pablo providing the mystical and Hermine the psychological tools.
Herman
Herman and Hermine are both projections of Harry's psyche, with Hermine guiding and Herman embodying his shadow.
Mozart
Hermine and Mozart appear together in the Magic Theater, with Mozart's laughter undercutting Hermine's serious role.
Erica
Erica is a minor acquaintance of Hermine, part of the bohemian social circle Harry encounters.
Harry Haller
Hermine acts as Harry's guide and mirror, manipulating him into self-discovery and embracing his dual nature.
Maria
Hermine and Maria share a close, possibly intimate bond, with Maria serving as a sensual counterpart to Hermine's intellectual guidance.
Maria
Hermine and Maria share a close, possibly intimate bond, with Maria serving as a sensual counterpart to Hermine's intellectual guidance.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Hermine appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Harry Haller's Records

Chapter companion notes

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