# Grollmann — The Breaking of the Storm character guide

> Grollmann in The Breaking of the Storm by Friedrich Spielhagen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Old Grollmann, Dear Grollmann, old Grollmann

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

An old family retainer or friend, gruff but loyal.

## In the story

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

The old servant who reluctantly announces Philip's visit, treating the card like 'red-hot iron.'

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

Grollmann is torn about waking his master and later reveals the threatening letter to Reinhold.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/xiii)

Grollmann (Roller) is identified as the author of the anonymous letter to the General, exposing the affair out of spite after being dismissed.

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

Old servant who helps Cilli up the stairs and later rushes to help when cries are heard.

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