The Breaking of the Storm · Character

General von Werben

The General of the von Werben family, a military patriarch.

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Also known as General, General Werben, a General von Werben

First appearance: I

General von Werben shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Interacts with Reinhold and the President about the ship's situation.

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In II: Interacts with Reinhold and the President about the ship's situation. Later, in III: The General (also referred to as General von Werben) discusses the shipwreck and the need for shelter, opposing a visit to…

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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II
Interacts with Reinhold and the President about the ship's situation.
III
The General (also referred to as General von Werben) discusses the shipwreck and the need for shelter, opposing a visit to Warnow.
III
Reinhold compares Uncle Ernst's stern face to that of General von Werben, recalling a recent meeting.
IV
Mentioned as a model for the general in the monument; his name causes tension and anger in Uncle Ernst.
IX
Privately discusses a confidential report with Reinhold, then receives a disturbing letter that leaves him shaken.
The Reckoning
Receives the anonymous letter and forces Ottomar to face the consequences of his actions, appearing aged and burdened.
XI
The General arrives unannounced to speak with Herr Schmidt on important business.
I
Devastated by the news of Ottomar's forged bills; struggles with accepting Schönau's help and is shattered by the Colonel's revelation.
XIV
Arrives breathless, watches the swimmer (his son) die, then prepares to attempt the rescue himself.

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