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Karen Karstedt

A patient at the Berghof suffering from open wounds on her fingers, whose death is noted.

minor

Also known as Karen, poor Karen

First appearance: the dance of death

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HKHermine KleefeldFRFritz RotbeinLGLeila GerngrossFVFrau von Malli…TCThe Czech WenzelKKKaren Karstedt

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary Patients & Staff
  • Central Sanatorium Figures

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

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it culminates in the death of Mynheer Peeperkorn, the charismat…

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