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Why does Axel resolve to burn the parchment when he learns its secret?
Axel, unlike the Professor, is described as very cautious and reasonable. He likes to take the side of well-established theories, and is quick to scoff at his uncle’s eccentricities. Axel knows that the Professor wouldn’t hesitate to take on a dangerous and daring journey, quite in contrast to Axel’s fondness of comfort and safety.
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Who’s Gräuben? Why doesn’t she come along on the journey?
Gräuben is the goddaughter and ward of Professor Lidenbock, making her technically Axel’s cousin, though not by blood. Axel adores Gräuben immensely, and even demonstrates this to the...
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