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Frau Pölitz

A local woman, possibly a housekeeper or innkeeper.

minor

Also known as dear Frau Pölitz, Frau, Pölitz, the worthy Pölitz

First appearance: i

Frau Pölitz shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The farmer's wife, struggling with sick children and financial hardship, grateful for Elsa's consideration.
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In IV: The farmer's wife, struggling with sick children and financial hardship, grateful for Elsa's consideration. Later, in VI: Mentioned as the farmer's wife whose children are ill; Elsa urges her to send for a…

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CVColonel von BohlEVElsa von WerbenRSReinhold SchmidtCGCount GolmTGThe GeneralFPFrau Pölitz

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Main family and social circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

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

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