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The Professor’s House · Character

Appelhoff

An old friend or acquaintance of the St. Peter family.

minor

Also known as Old Appelhoff

First appearance: the professor s house

Appelhoff shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Professor's landlord, who is reluctant to rent the old house for a short term but agrees to a year's lease.
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PSProfessor St. …FRFredTOTom OutlandTFThe Family Doc…APAppelhoff

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Old family friends
  • Protagonist
  • Central characters
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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