Who Count C. is
Count C. is a nobleman whom Werther likes during his time working at the ambassador's court.
Count C. and the others in the story
Werther is a guest at Count C.'s house and stays after other guests of noble birth arrive. Those guests object to a commoner among them, and Werther is made to leave. Talk of the incident spreads through the town, deepening the hurt Werther feels.
The contrast between Werther's admiration for Count C. and his treatment there brings social rank into view. This encounter shows that Werther's distress reaches beyond love into his search for a place in society.
Questions
Who is Count C.?
Count C. is a kind nobleman admired by Werther.
What happens at Count C.'s house?
Werther suffers a social slight when noble guests object to his presence as a commoner.
Why is Count C. important to Werther's story?
His house provides the setting for an encounter that exposes the barriers of birth and rank.