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Captain Alving

maleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 3

Mentioned as the deceased husband of Mrs. Alving and former Chamberlain, whose reputation is now under scrutiny. Captain Alving is referenced as Oswald's father, depicted as broken‑down and lacking joy.

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