The Absolute at Large · Character
Grandfather Blahous
Elderly relative of Dr. Blahous who appears in family scenes.
minor
Also known as Blahous, Old Blahous
First appearance: xii doctor blahous
Grandfather Blahous's tie to Old Mrs. Blahous is one of the pressures that moves The Absolute at Large—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Expresses cynical views on the war's causes, blaming Jews, the Pope, and 'Kalburators'; reminisces about the old God and peace.
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With Old Mrs. Blahous (family): Grandfather Blahous and Old Mrs. Blahous are an elderly married couple, representing ordinary people affected by the Absolute's miracles. With Old Mrs. Blahous (family): Grandfather…
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Blahous family skeptics
- Absolute's early witnesses
- Karburator's creators and influencers
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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