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Herr Albin

A young, frivolous patient who flirts with suicide and represents the morbid frivolity of the sanatorium.

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Also known as Albin, young Herr Albin

First appearance: Herr Albin

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A young, incurable patient who theatrically displays a knife and revolver, openly discussing his suicidal plans.
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In Herr Albin: A young, incurable patient who theatrically displays a knife and revolver, openly discussing his suicidal plans. He presents himself as fed up with the sanatorium routine and freed from societal…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary Patients & Staff
  • Central Sanatorium Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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