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Papa Kreisel

An older gentleman, possibly a family friend or relative.

minor

Also known as papa, Papa, Kreisel, old Kreisel

First appearance: i

Papa Kreisel shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cilli's father, the head clerk; he appears briefly, takes bread-and-butter from Cilli, and exchanges affectionate gestures with her.
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In VI: Cilli's father, the head clerk; he appears briefly, takes bread-and-butter from Cilli, and exchanges affectionate gestures with her. Later, in VII: Cilli's father, whose renewed cheerfulness is linked to the…

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EVElsa von WerbenMVMeta von Strum…ASAunt SidonieUEUncle ErnstBVBaroness Valer…PKPapa Kreisel

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Main family and social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because Ferdinanda reaches an emotional and psychological peak by fully co…

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