The Grand Babylon Hotel · Character
Hans
An old servant or employee at the hotel.
minor
Also known as old Hans, Old Hans
First appearance: xviii in the nighttime
Hans's tie to Prince Aribert is one of the pressures that moves The Grand Babylon Hotel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Old valet to Prince Eugen; reports that Eugen is not well; questions the propriety of receiving Sampson Levi in the audience chamber.
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With Prince Aribert (professional): Hans is a loyal servant or aide to Prince Aribert, providing support and service. With Prince Aribert (professional): Hans is a loyal servant or aide to Prince Aribert, providing…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Royalty and intrigue targets
- Hotel insiders and conspirators
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Aribert directly…
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- Prince Aribert
professional · positive
Hans is a loyal servant or aide to Prince Aribert, providing support and service. How this plays out →
- Prince Aribert
professional · positive
Hans is a loyal servant or aide to Prince Aribert, providing support and service. How this plays out →
- Prince Aribert
professional · positive
Hans is a loyal servant or aide to Prince Aribert, providing support and service. How this plays out →
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See Hans in xviii in the nighttimeIn the story
Hans appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XIX: Royalty at the Grand Babylon
- Mr. Sampson Levi Bids Prince Eugen Good Morning
- In the Wine Cellars of the Grand Babylon
- The Bottle of Wine
- XXVIII: The State Bedroom Once More
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