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The Breaking of the Storm · Character

Carl Peters

A young boy, possibly a relative or servant.

minor

Also known as little Carl, Carl

First appearance: i

Carl Peters shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A worker accused by Uncle Ernst of being a drunkard and lying about hunger.
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12 connections

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CVCarla von Wall…FLFrau Louisa vo…ARAunt RikchenUEUncle ErnstMVMeta von Strum…CPCarl Peters

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Main family and social circle
  • French servants and visitors

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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