Frau Stöhr

Chapter I

Sits at Hans's table during his first meal, characterized by her incorrect and pretentious speech, embodying the intellectual decay of some patients.

In the Restaurant

Mentioned as a source of gossip and linguistic howlers ('diseased' for 'deceased,' 'Asst.' for Assistant), serving as an example of the patient community's intellectual milieu.

Chapter III

Makes a foolish remark during a meal, demonstrating the intellectual atmosphere Hans is entering.

Breakfast

Sits near Joachim; complains of feeling 'relaxed' and reports her temperature; attempts an affected, cultured manner.

Banter. Viaticum. Interrupted Mirth

Mentioned as the source (the 'Directress') of the story about Behrens and the dying patient.

A Word Too Much

Briefly criticized by Hans for her greasy hair, a typical superficial observation from him.

Of Course, a Female!

Dominates conversation with vulgar gossip about Captain Miklosich, Frau Consul-General Wurmbrandt, and her own medical exam; uses the crude phrase 'Blue Peter.'

Herr Albin

Implied to be among the chorus of voices (the 'silly geese') pleading with Herr Albin to put away his weapons and take care of himself, though not explicitly named.

Chapter IV

Mentioned as a typical patient whose incorrect statements about medical matters highlight the peculiar intellectual environment.

Necessary Purchases

Discussed but not present. Hans Castorp uses her as an example of the puzzling combination of ignorance and illness, which Settembrini dismisses as a simple, pitiable case.

Hippe

Mentioned as part of the 'Berghof circle' whose 'stupid and afflicted' table-talk contributes to Hans's desire to escape.

Analysis

Listens with an expression of 'ignorant credulity' that Hans Castorp finds painful to behold.

Mounting Misgivings. Of the Two Grandfathers, and the Boat-Ride in the Twilight

Makes a brief appearance, preening under Settembrini's attention and complaining about the endless nature of her cure, using the metaphor of Tantalus.

The Thermometer

Reacted with malicious delight to Hans's fever, then launched into a repulsive monologue about the pleasures of coughing, sneezing, and scratching chilblains.

Sudden Enlightenment

Mentioned in passing as a case unquestionably worse off than Hans Castorp, establishing the hierarchy of illness.

Whims of Mercurius

Acts as a gossipy observer, nudging Dr. Blumenkohl and looking around to catch people's eyes after Hans performs the courtesy of drawing the curtain for Clavdia.

Research

Pronounces 'The Art of Seduction' 'simply ravishing', contributing to its notoriety and circulation.

Walpurgis-Night

Active in the festivities, dresses as a charwoman and engages in familiar, license-filled banter with Settembrini.

Changes

Comments at table that Krokowski's lecture was 'obscure', misusing the word, and calls his botanical allusions 'a bit strong for the ladies'.

Choler. And Worse

Weeps easily at Joachim's departure but demonstrates the sanatorium's tactical silence by not mentioning Hans Castorp's arrival anniversary.

Mynheer Peeperkorn

Gossips crudely, calling Peeperkorn a 'money magnet' (magnate) and insinuating Clavdia's pearls are from him, not her husband.

The Great God Dumps

Appears in a color photograph with Hans Castorp, part of the sanatorium's faddish photography craze.

Highly Questionable

Among the group bursting in to announce Holger's apparition, showing feverish excitement.