D83 characters

D83 Characters

Character	Information
Martin Rauch, Moritz Stamm	Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? Conforms the stereotype of a typical boy who trains hard to become a German military soldier, during the 80’s time period. We aren’t surprised that he wants to serve for his country because men had a duty to do this. Characteristics? Martin Rauch, who is also known as Moritz Stamm, is the main protagonist shown in Deutschland 83. The character is shown as handsome, smart and charismatic. He was raised by his single mother and is very caring and considerate of her whilst she is sick. Contribution to Narrative? Born in the East, he’s sent to the West as a spy by the HVA. He is taken from the world he knows and recognizes, into a life of a spy where everything is new and unexpected.
Lenora Rauch Martin’s Aunt	Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? She subverts the caring, role model of an aunt, due to her forceful and manipulative nature – with her attitude towards Martin becoming an undercover spy in exchange for his mum to receive a kidney transplant. Characteristics? She comes across cold-hearted to the audience, which is also suggested as she has never been married and has no children. She is also shown as determined, desperate and dominant. Contribution to Narrative? Moritz’s aunt, and his boss. Officially the Cultural Attaché at the East German Embassy in Bonn, her real job is to run the GDR’s covert assets in the West for the HVA (East German Secret Service). She is a Party believer who sacrificed her youth to the cause. She loves her sister, so her loyalties are torn when it comes to her nephew Martin/Moritz, but she will stop at nothing to get the job done.
General Wolfgang Edel	Major or Minor Character? Major Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? Characteristics? The general is a family man who has a strong and angry temper but shows his professional attitude towards his role. He often shows his violence towards people, behavior that has an impact on both his relationship and children. Contribution to Narrative? This character is martin’s boss and another father figure to his son. He is a west German official involved in the top-secret Pershing Commission, privy to NATO secrets and government plans.
Walter Schweppenstette	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? Characteristics? Authoritative, strong, powerful, arrogant, selfish, inconsiderate of martin or his family. He is influential and demanding. As well as ambitious and ruthless – when he breaks martin’s fingers. Contribution to Narrative? He is high up in the hierarchy and oversees Lenora. Which is why he is key because he has a large influence on Lenora and her attitude towards her family. He is willing to put everything on the line for his own career – being advanced ahead of everyone.
Annett Schneider Martins GF	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? Characteristics? Seductive, determined and likeable. She is loving towards martin and they get on well. Contribution to Narrative? Her character’s contribution to the narrative is being martin’s fiancée and childhood sweetheart from home. She sees martin as the ‘right’ kind of man – someone she wants to be with/should be with. She shows more of martin’s home life before he gets taken away to be a spy.
Alex Edel General Edel’s son	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? Characteristics? Rebellious, wants peace, determined to prove himself and to take action against the normal. Contribution to Narrative? He is a minor character who is significant for disrupting the atmosphere and creates action in the process. Alex edel is the General’s son, which makes him well known. However, he was forced against his will to become a military soldier, hence why he clashes with his father – most likely due to resentment.
Tobias Tischbier Professor	Major or Minor Character? Minor Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? Characteristics? Popular, protagonist, hero, wants peace Contribution to Narrative? https://cultbox.co.uk/features/guides/deutschland-83-characters-guide-whos-who-in-new-german-drama
General Arnold Jackson	Major or Minor Character? Stereotype? Conforms or Subverts? Characteristics? Contribution to Narrative?
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