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Sister Sophie

A nurse at the Berghof sanatorium.

minor

Also known as Sophie

First appearance: number 34

See Sister Sophie in number 34Book page

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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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See Sister Sophie in number 34