# Fräulein Engelhart — The Magic Mountain character guide

> Fräulein Engelhart in The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0023-he-practises-his-french

## Who they are

A patient at the Berghof who provides Hans Castorp with information about Clavdia Chauchat.

## In the story

### [Of Course, a Female!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/of-course-a-female)

Identifies Madame Chauchat for Hans Castorp; blushes when speaking of her; meekly accepts Castorp's criticism of the door-slamming.

### [Analysis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/analysis)

Listens with 'avid eyes' and a 'dull red spot' on each cheek, showing the lecture's intense effect on her.

### [Table-Talk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/table-talk)

Whispers fervently to Castorp about Chauchat, encouraging his fascination; provides details about Chauchat's marriage and finally reveals her first name.

### [Sudden Enlightenment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/sudden-enlightenment)

Hans's source at table, providing gossip about Clavdia's age, a male visitor, and the startling news that Hofrat Behrens is painting her portrait.

### [Mynheer Peeperkorn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/mynheer-peeperkorn)

Asks Hans Castorp his opinion of the new guest with a wry smile, seeking to probe his feelings.

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