# Grandfather Blahous — The Absolute at Large character guide

> Grandfather Blahous in The Absolute at Large by Karel Čapek.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Blahous, Old Blahous

**First appearance:** 0011-xii-doctor-blahous

## Who they are

Elderly relative of Dr. Blahous who appears in family scenes.

## Relationships

### [Old Mrs. Blahous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/old_mrs_blahous)

_family_

Grandfather Blahous and Old Mrs. Blahous are an elderly married couple, representing ordinary people affected by the Absolute's miracles.

### [Old Mrs. Blahous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/old_mrs_blahous)

_family_

Grandfather Blahous and Old Mrs. Blahous are an elderly married couple, representing ordinary people affected by the Absolute's miracles.

### [Old Mrs. Blahous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/characters/old_mrs_blahous)

_family_

Grandfather Blahous and Old Mrs. Blahous are an elderly married couple, representing ordinary people affected by the Absolute's miracles.

## In the story

### [At Seven Cottages](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_absolute_at_large_se/chapters/xxviii-at-seven-cottages)

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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