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The Sorrows of Young Werther · Character

Herr Schmidt

An acquaintance of Werther's mentioned in passing.

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First appearance: book i

Herr Schmidt shows up with force in Book II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Implied to be the 'Count C--,' Werther's only positive acquaintance who offers frank sympathy and understanding.
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