The Wolves of Cernogratz

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Saki is the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro, a British author. He is known for short stories with wit, sharp social comments, and surprising twists.

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Conrad is a prosperous merchant and the brother of Baroness Gruebel. He is described as the one poetically-dispositioned member of a highly practical family, which means he is more imaginative and sen…

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She says the legend is not true because, when the old mother-in-law died in the castle, no howling was heard. She uses this event as proof that the story is false.

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The legend says that when a von Cernogratz family member dies in the castle, wolves come and howl near the forest just before the death hour. At that time, dogs also bark and howl, and a tree crashes …

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Amalie is really Amalie von Cernogratz. She took another name when the family became poor and she had to work as a governess. Her grandfather spent much of his time as a boy in the castle, and her fat…

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Fräulein is a term used to address an unmarried German woman. In the story, it is part of the governess's name and social identity.

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She speaks up because she is hurt by the Baroness's careless treatment of the family legend and by the mockery around her. Her words show pride, hurt, and hidden identity.

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She means the legend is not about every person who dies there. It applies only when a member of the Cernogratz family dies in the castle. That is why the old mother-in-law's death did not bring the wo…