The Cords of Vanity · Character
Councillor von Hollwig
A German diplomat, a friend of the narrator's family.
minor
Also known as the Councillor von Hollwig
First appearance: i he sits out a dance
Councillor von Hollwig shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His roof is the destination of the escape, mentioned as a safe point.
Councillor von Hollwig first appears in 0010 i he sits out a dance.
In IV: His roof is the destination of the escape, mentioned as a safe point.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Councillor von Hollwig in i he sits out a dance