# Fräulein von Mylendonk — The Magic Mountain character guide

> Fräulein von Mylendonk in The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fräulein von Mylendonk, the Mylendonk, Directress von Mylendonk, Frau Director

**First appearance:** 0005-number-34

## Who they are

The head nurse and administrative director of the Berghof sanatorium, known for a facial blemish.

## In the story

### [Satana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/satana)

Mentioned in passing as the one who controls Hofrat Behrens's tobacco supplies.

### [A Soldier, and Brave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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.

### [The Thunderbolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/the-thunderbolt)

Scarcely addresses Hans anymore. At the time of the narrative, she has a stye 'in a perfect state of maturity'.

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