# Frau Stöhr — The Magic Mountain character guide > Frau Stöhr in The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Frau Stöhr, Stöhr **First appearance:** 0012-breakfast ## Who they are A vulgar, gossipy, and uneducated patient at the Berghof who is part of Hans Castorp's dining table. ## In the story ### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/chapter-iii) Makes a foolish remark during a meal, demonstrating the intellectual atmosphere Hans is entering. ### [Breakfast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/breakfast) Sits near Joachim; complains of feeling 'relaxed' and reports her temperature; attempts an affected, cultured manner. ### [Banter. Viaticum. Interrupted Mirth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/banter-viaticum-interrupted-mirth) Mentioned as the source (the 'Directress') of the story about Behrens and the dying patient. ### [A Word Too Much](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/a-word-too-much) Briefly criticized by Hans for her greasy hair, a typical superficial observation from him. ### [Of Course, a Female!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/chapter-iv) Mentioned as a typical patient whose incorrect statements about medical matters highlight the peculiar intellectual environment. ### [Necessary Purchases](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/hippe) Mentioned as part of the 'Berghof circle' whose 'stupid and afflicted' table-talk contributes to Hans's desire to escape. ### [Analysis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/sudden-enlightenment) Mentioned in passing as a case unquestionably worse off than Hans Castorp, establishing the hierarchy of illness. ### [Whims of Mercurius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/research) Pronounces 'The Art of Seduction' 'simply ravishing', contributing to its notoriety and circulation. ### [Walpurgis-Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/walpurgis-night) Active in the festivities, dresses as a charwoman and engages in familiar, license-filled banter with Settembrini. ### [Changes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/the-great-god-dumps) Appears in a color photograph with Hans Castorp, part of the sanatorium's faddish photography craze. ### [Highly Questionable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/highly-questionable) Among the group bursting in to announce Holger's apparition, showing feverish excitement. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/characters/frau_stohr - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/characters