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A Jewish-born Jesuit and Settembriniâs rival; he represents irrationalism, radicalism, and authoritarianism .
An "unwritten leaf" representing the average European youth, caught between life, death, and various philosophies. Der Zauberberg
The characters Hans meets serve as symbols for the competing ideologies of early 20th-century Europe: A Jewish-born Jesuit and Settembriniâs rival
Hansâs cousin, who represents duty and the military spirit . Core Themes he represents irrationalism
A Russian patient who represents romance, temptation, and the allure of the "East" .