The Sorrows of Young Werther · Character
The good-natured A
A friendly acquaintance of Werther's.
minor
Also known as The good - natured A⸺
First appearance: book i
The good-natured A's tie to Charlotte is one of the pressures that moves The Sorrows of Young Werther—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referenced as the 'ambassador,' a punctilious blockhead who causes Werther infinite annoyance at his post.
The good-natured A first appears in 0002 book i.
With Charlotte (social): The good-natured A is a member of Charlotte and Werther's social circle. With Charlotte (social): The good-natured A is a member of Charlotte and Werther's social circle.
In Book II: Referenced as the 'ambassador,' a punctilious blockhead who causes Werther infinite annoyance at his post.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Werther's Immediate Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
Werther reaches his psychological peak of despair, explicitly questioning the purpose of his talents and his v…
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- Charlotte
social · positive
The good-natured A is a member of Charlotte and Werther's social circle. How this plays out →
- Charlotte
social · positive
The good-natured A is a member of Charlotte and Werther's social circle. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See The good-natured A in book i