The Magic Mountain · Character
Pribislav Hippe
A schoolmate of Hans Castorp's youth, remembered for his Slavic features and borrowed pencil.
minor
Also known as Hippe, Pribislav
First appearance: Hippe
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Remembered as an exotic, model pupil from Hans's school days, the object of his secret admiration and the partner in a brief, significant conversation.
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- Secondary Patients & Staff
- Central Sanatorium Figures
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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