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

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Wallbach, the horrified Wallbach

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Carla's father, a somewhat flustered and conventional gentleman.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/xii)

Observes Carla's flirtation with displeasure; advises Ottomar on career and marriage.

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

A colleague of the Councillor in the railway management and a trustee of the Warnow estate, concerned with aristocratic prejudices.

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

Informs Giraldi that Count Golm paid the half million and that the General has been passed over for promotion, which may force his resignation.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/v)

Gossips with Baroness Kniebreche and discusses the Werben family's troubles with Giraldi.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/vi)

Expresses concern about the escalating disorder and attempts to leave the party.

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