Karoline's husband, who returns from WWI severely mutilated and suffering from violent psychotic episodes. Initially rejected by Karoline, he later reconciles with her, provides emotional support to help her quit ether, and they rebuild their life together while he works at a circus.
Their marriage is strained by Peter's wartime absence and mutilation.
Peter is Karoline's husband, but his failure to return from deployment prevents her from claiming widow's compensation.
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