# General von Werben — The Breaking of the Storm character guide

> General von Werben in The Breaking of the Storm by Friedrich Spielhagen.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/ii)

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

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/iii)

The General (also referred to as General von Werben) discusses the shipwreck and the need for shelter, opposing a visit to Warnow.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/iii)

Reinhold compares Uncle Ernst's stern face to that of General von Werben, recalling a recent meeting.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as a model for the general in the monument; his name causes tension and anger in Uncle Ernst.

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

Privately discusses a confidential report with Reinhold, then receives a disturbing letter that leaves him shaken.

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

Receives the anonymous letter and forces Ottomar to face the consequences of his actions, appearing aged and burdened.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/xi)

The General arrives unannounced to speak with Herr Schmidt on important business.

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

Arrives breathless, watches the swimmer (his son) die, then prepares to attempt the rescue himself.

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