D83 Characters
Character | Information |
Martin Rauch, Moritz Stamm | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Martin is a stereotypical soldier. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? As the main character to the drama, the audience are following his story and movements, making us feel more emotions towards him and want to support him. |
Lenora Rauch Martin’s Aunt | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Stereotypically represents the character on the opposing side who the audience are likely to dislike. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? Her contribution to the narrative is to present the divide between East and West Germany. Lenora herself, is from the West, where as her sister and Nephew (Martin) are from the East. She creates the feeling that something bad will happen, after she suggests her own Nephew be involved in scheming. |
General Wolfgang Edel | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? He is the stereotypical portrayal of a German leader, who has the qualities to dominant over others. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? He is both the boss of Martin (Moritz Stamm), and the father of Alex Edel. His role as a father creates another narrative following another family besides Martin’s. |
Walter Schweppenstette | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Stereotypically another German leader who will go to any lengths to get his own way. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? The leader of the Spies (Lenora’s boss). He adds a sense of power and domination to the narration- breaking Martin’s fingers to show his authority over him. |
Annett Schneider Martins GF | Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? She is a stereotypical young adult, who appears to be in a loving relationship with Martin. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? Annett’s contribution to the narrative is to also help Martin’s narrative, creating more sympathy and upset when he mysteriously leaves, as well as creating a sense of normality with their relationship. |
Alex Edel General Edel’s son | Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? He wishes to follow the footsteps of his father and to make his way up in the rankings. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? He allows for the audience to also see the narrative of another family relationship. |
Tobias Tischbier Professor | Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? He represents the stereotypical advisor to Martin Rauch when he is forced into being a spy. Portrays the idea that he is a martyr for the East and is doing what he needs to do in order to spread Eastern ideologies. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? He acts as Martin’s confidant in the West, creating a feeling of trust, and a friendly face in relation to the way he is helping Martin. |
General Arnold Jackson | Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? A character with whom we are accustomed to have mixed feelings for. His calming demeanour shows he won’t cause any trouble, although he has a briefcase featuring nuclear weaponry. Characteristics?
Contribution to Narrative? His character is not a major contribution to the narrative, but his scene highlights the importance of the briefcase. |
