Gun-crazed forester who patrols the forest for trespassers. Fails to satisfy his wife Elisabeth's needs. Accidentally kills Agnes, hides her body, and is later blinded by the Black man in retaliation. Ultimately dies of exposure under a tree.
Their marriage is damaged by Anton's sexual dysfunction and detached behavior.
The plot identifies Elisabeth as Anton's wife and says that Anton is incapable of meeting her needs.
Jacob and Anton become rivals through overlapping sexual and domestic relationships.
Jacob impregnates Anton's wife Elisabeth, while Anton's marriage is already failing because of his inability to meet her needs.
Anton represents a danger to Thomas's refuge and movement through the forest.
Anton patrols the forest for trespassers, while Thomas repeatedly escapes into that forest.
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