The Castle · Character
Erlanger
A Castle official who summons K. for a brief interview.
minor
Also known as Erlanger
First appearance: XVI
Erlanger shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Erlanger, one of Klamm's chief secretaries, summons K.
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In XVI: Erlanger, one of Klamm's chief secretaries, summons K. to room 15 at the Herrenhof. Later, in XVII: The official who has arrived in the village and is consulting with Momus; he is asleep when K. and Gerstäcker…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- K.'s associates and Castle officials
- Protagonist
- Amalia's family and officials
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Castle secretary finally shows K. good will and offers he…
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See Erlanger in XVI