The Magic Mountain · Character
Fräulein von Mylendonk
The head nurse and administrative director of the Berghof sanatorium, known for a facial blemish.
minor
Also known as Fräulein von Mylendonk, the Mylendonk, Directress von Mylendonk, Frau Director
First appearance: number 34
Fräulein von Mylendonk shows up with force in Satana. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in passing as the one who controls Hofrat Behrens's tobacco supplies.
Fräulein von Mylendonk first appears in 0005 number 34.
In Satana: Mentioned in passing as the one who controls Hofrat Behrens's tobacco supplies.
Later, in A Soldier, and Brave: Examines Joachim's throat, asks an odd question about swallowing, and prescribes formamint and a compress, noting that colds are unusual at the sanatorium.
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Character groups
- Central Sanatorium Figures
- Secondary Patients & Staff
- Protagonist
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See Fräulein von Mylendonk in number 34