Effi Briest
Who is Frau von Padden from Effi Briest and what is their importance?
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Frau von Padden is widowed, eccentric, religious, and rumored to have a great sense of humor. When she sees Effie on New Year's Eve, she perceives that there is trouble in Effi's marriage and recommends she read Luther's Table Talk.
Effi Briest