Pablo tells Steppenwolf, 'It is the world of your own soul that you seek. This is the first moment in the novel where he appears to be a whole character, meaning that he has complex dialogue and an obvious connection to Steppenwolf's soon-to-be transformation.

Pablo's most important performance occurs in the Magic Theater.

Each revelation shocks Steppenwolf to some degree, but it also serves to reveal other selves - selves that Steppenwolf did not realize existed. Later on, after they have become friends, Pablo reveals that he and Maria are lovers as well, and he even asks Maria and Steppenwolf to participate in an orgy. The first indication that he is not simply a musician comes about when he provides Steppenwolf with some cocaine to enhance his mood. Hermine is actually preparing Steppenwolf for his experience in the Magic Theater, but in order to do so, she arranges for Pablo to reveal himself to Steppenwolf in degrees. He is aloof and childlike toward Steppenwolf in the beginning. Steppenwolf first describes Pablo as 'a pretty nonentity, a little beau, and somewhat empty at that, as happy as a child for whom there are no problems, whose joy is to dribble into his toy trumpet and who is kept quiet with praises and chocolate.' In reality, if that term can even be used in relation to this novel, Pablo is key to Steppenwolf's transformation, for he runs the Magic Theater.Īs with Maria, Hermine establishes the nature of the relationship between Steppenwolf and Pablo. In the beginning, he seems to simply be a musician and friend to Hermine however, the more the reader gets to know Hermine, the more the reader realizes there is no such thing as a simple relationship or friendship with her. Even Steppenwolf does not know what to make of him.

The Role of the Immortals in Steppenwolf.

Harry Haller's Records: Magic Theater, Galleries 5-7 (death of Hermine, Mozart, & Steppenwolf's punishment).

Harry Haller's Records: Magic Theater, Gallery 4 (lovers).

Harry Haller's Records: Magic Theater, Gallery 3 (taming the wolf).

Harry Haller's Records: Magic Theater, Gallery 2 (playing chess).

Harry Haller's Records: Magic Theater, Gallery 1 (automobiles).

Harry Haller's Records: Fancy Dress Ball.

Harry Haller's Records: Steppenwolf and Hermine discuss death.Harry Haller's Records: Affair with Maria.Harry Haller's Records: First Date with Hermine.Harry Haller's Records: Meeting Hermine.Harry Haller's Records: Encounter with the professor.Harry Haller's Records: For Madmen Only''.

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