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The Sorrows of Young Werther · Character

Miss B

A lady of Werther's acquaintance who appears in his social circle.

minor

Also known as the agreeable Miss B⁠⸺, Miss B⁠⸺ walking

First appearance: book i

Miss B's tie to Werther is one of the pressures that moves The Sorrows of Young Werther—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Miss B first appears in 0002 book i.

With Werther (social): Miss B is a local woman who shows interest in Werther, but he rebuffs her for Charlotte. With Werther (social): Miss B is a local woman who shows interest in Werther, but he rebuffs her for Charlotte.

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Relationship types

  • Social

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  • Werther's Immediate Circle

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  • Breaking point

Werther reaches his psychological peak of despair, explicitly questioning the purpose of his talents and his v…

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See Miss B in book i
See Miss B in book i
Who is Miss B in The Sorrows of Young Werther?