The Venetians · Character
the doctor
A medical professional called upon in times of illness or crisis.
minor
Also known as The doctor
First appearance: i in the city by the sea
the doctor shows up with force in XXXIII: “Both Together, He Her God, She His Idol”. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The English doctor who had attended Eve at St.
the doctor first appears in 0000 i in the city by the sea.
In XXXIII: “Both Together, He Her God, She His Idol”: The English doctor who had attended Eve at St. Moritz and now gives her a grave prognosis in Venice.
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- Other
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- Minor and background figures
- Central social families
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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See the doctor in i in the city by the sea