# Captain von Schönau — The Breaking of the Storm character guide

> Captain von Schönau in The Breaking of the Storm by Friedrich Spielhagen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Schönau, Captain Schönau

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

A fellow officer and friend of Reinhold.

## In the story

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/x)

The object of Meta's affection; described as young, wise, brave, with beautiful white teeth and a pleasant laugh.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/vii)

Schönau observes Elsa's behavior toward Count Golm and Reinhold, then joins the harbor discussion with Reinhold and the Colonel.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/viii)

Arrives and skillfully defends Wagner with a philosophical discourse, defusing the tension.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/ix)

Delivers a passionate critique of Wagner and Wagnerism at the table, addressing Elsa.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/i)

Summoned to the General, offers to pay Ottomar's debts to protect the family, but is interrupted by Colonel von Bohl.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/v)

Referenced as the friend who advised Ottomar and tried to prevent the elopement.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/xiv)

Arrives by boat, declares the trapped woman is his betrothed, and successfully rescues her.

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