Who Is Responsible For Wolfgang's Downfall

In the “Adventure of a German Student”, Wolfgang’s downfall is ultimately caused by himself. This is due to his own actions which led to his illness and then his demise. The reader can infer that once Wolfgang lived a “secluded life” (Irving 2), he will be ill. This loneliness caused Wolfgang to see visions in his head, this will be a detrimental later in the story for him. Wolfgang’s loneliness ultimately made him have visions in real life also. Before Wolfgang met up with the strange woman, he saw her face in one of his vision. While this may seem like the work of satan; it is not. The author stated that Wolfgang’s imagination is “diseased” (Irving 2) which imply Wolfgang is losing his mind. Everything that happens thereafter is the fault