Three Lives · Character
Old Mr. Kreder
Herman's father, a strict German tailor.
minor
Also known as Mr. Kreder
First appearance: The Gentle Lena
Old Mr. Kreder shows up with force in The Gentle Lena. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Herman's father who pressures him to honor the marriage bargain, traveling to New York to bring Herman back.
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- Anna's domestic circle
- Melanctha's social circle
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