Character Relationship Map: Der Gasmann

Characters

• Hermann Knittel (played by Heinz Rühmann) — protagonist
• Erika Knittel (played by Anny Ondra) — protagonist
• Schwager Alfred (played by Will Dohm) — supporting
• Prominenter Verteidiger (played by Hans Leibelt) — supporting
• Entzückende kleine Frau (played by Gisela Schlüter) — supporting
• Erster Polizeibeamte (played by Reinhard Kolldehoff) — supporting
• Nervenarzt Dr. Brauer (played by Paul Bildt) — minor
• Staatsanwalt (played by Kurt Vespermann) — minor
• Flickschneider (played by Wilhelm P. Krüger) — minor
• Herr - der nicht erkannt sein möchte (played by Walter Steinbeck) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Hermann Knittel → Entzückende kleine Frau (Professional Customer) — Charming woman he encounters during work
• Hermann Knittel → Prominenter Verteidiger (Professional Customer) — Prominent defense lawyer he visits
• Hermann Knittel → Flickschneider (Professional Customer) — Tinkerer or repairman he visits
• Hermann Knittel → Nervenarzt Dr. Brauer (Professional Customer) — Nerve doctor he visits for work
• Hermann Knittel → Herr - der nicht erkannt sein möchte (Professional Mysterious Customer) — Eccentric customer who avoids recognition
• Hermann Knittel → Schwager Alfred (Family Brother-in-law) — Hermann's wife's brother
• Hermann Knittel → Erika Knittel (Romantic Spouse) — Married couple, living together

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Hermann Knittel → Staatsanwalt (Conflict Authority Figure) — Prosecutor creating comedic situations
• Hermann Knittel → Erster Polizeibeamte (Conflict Authority Figure) — Police officer creating comedic obstacles

Story Analysis

A comedic exploration of everyday life through the eyes of a gas meter reader in pre-war Germany

Plot Progression

1. Day's Beginning — Hermann starts his day as a gas meter reader, preparing for work and leaving home.
2. Customer Journey — Hermann visits various eccentric customers, each revealing unique aspects of pre-war German society.
3. Authority Encounters — Hermann navigates conflicts with authority figures including police and prosecutors.
4. Day's Conclusion — Hermann completes his remaining visits and returns home, reflecting on his day's adventures.