# Herr von Strummin — The Breaking of the Storm character guide

> Herr von Strummin in The Breaking of the Storm by Friedrich Spielhagen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Strummin

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Meta's father, a local landowner.

## In the story

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

Loudly argues about railroad and harbor plans, sits next to Reinhold at dinner.

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

Proposes a game of whist and comments that the ladies will be inconsolable at Reinhold's departure.

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

Mentioned by Justus and Reinhold; opposes Justus's suit for Meta due to class prejudice and financial motives.

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

Demands repayment of a five thousand thaler loan from the Count, then leaves abruptly.

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