Effi Briest
Who is The Chinaman from Effi Briest and what is their importance?
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The Chinaman never physically appears in the novel, but his story is alive and well. His picture is displayed on the back of a chair in Geert's home, as he was a friend and servant to the previous owner. Effi believes his ghost roams through her home.
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