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The Bathing Master

The attendant who administers the rest cure on the balconies of the Berghof.

minor

First appearance: number 34

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EBEllen BrandHCHans CastorpLNLeo NaphtaHBHofrat BehrensDKDr. KrokowskiTBThe Bathing Master

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  • Secondary Patients & Staff
  • Protagonist
  • Central Sanatorium Figures

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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