William—An Englishman · Character
The German
An unnamed German soldier encountered during the war.
minor
Also known as the unconscious German
First appearance: xii
The German's tie to William Tully is one of the pressures that moves William—An Englishman—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
An unconscious German soldier whom William had earlier given water; William later finds him wounded and tries to help.
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With William Tully (rivalry): The German is a fellow prisoner and antagonist who clashes with William over ideology and survival. With Griselda Tully (rivalry): Griselda despises the German for his cruelty toward her…
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See The German in xiiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Socialist and Suffragette Circle
- Protagonist
- War and Local Contacts
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this chapter, William’s leave in Somerset marks the emotional and psychological peak where he finally begin…
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- William Tully
rivalry · negative
The German is a fellow prisoner and antagonist who clashes with William over ideology and… How this plays out →
- Griselda Tully
rivalry · negative
- Faraday
rivalry · negative
- William Tully
rivalry · negative
The German is a fellow prisoner and antagonist who clashes with William over ideology and… How this plays out →
- Griselda Tully
rivalry · negative
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See The German in xiiIn the story
The German appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See The German in xii