Terry Pratchett: Why does Dodger scratch "Kaspar" in the carriage? (lemmy.world)

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In "Dodger" by Terry Pratchett: Why does Dodger scratch "Kaspar" in the carriage of the embassy before setting everything on fire? There is no character I know with that name and if he just randomly picks a German(?) name, why should it remind anyone of him then?

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[-] the_boxhead@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

I’m not sure, but from a web search this may have some bearing: “Kaspar Hauser of Nuremberg, Germany”.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaspar_Hauser

Just conjecture, as I can find no other references that make sense.

[-] zero_iq@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

No, it's Kasper -- the German version of Mr Punch. See TrenchcoatFullOfBats's comment for explanation.

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