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Marusja

A pretty, giggling Russian woman who is the object of Joachim Ziemssen's silent affection.

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Also known as Pretty Marusja, the lively Marusja

First appearance: breakfast

Marusja shows up with force in Mental Gymnastic. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Described as pretty, with a blooming complexion and chestnut hair.
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In Mental Gymnastic: Described as pretty, with a blooming complexion and chestnut hair. Laughs and speaks Russian at the table, drawing Joachim's sternly downcast eyes. Later, in A Word Too Much: Mentioned indirectly;…

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Character Web

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JZJoachim ZiemssenHCHans CastorpCCClavdia ChauchatLSLudovico Sette…HBHofrat BehrensMAMarusja

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary Patients & Staff
  • Central Sanatorium Figures
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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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