The novel on the subject Loyal, originally published in 1988 under the title "The Straw Man", provides Heinrich Mann's satirical connection with the European literary works of the 19th century. The author of this novel takes the word subject from the word “Der Untertan” in the German language. The novel highlights the difficulties encountered during the 19th century in Europe. From the 1950s, Heinrich Mann's novel played a major role in European history. The novel exceeds the limits of art in its polemic and its structure corresponds neither to its modern challenge nor to its realist tradition. For the rest, the faithful subject follows the life of Diederich Hessling. This article discusses what the faithful subject reveals about 19th-century Europe. Otherwise, the novel is an indictment of the Wilhelminian regime.1 Diederich Hessling was an ordinary German but otherwise an unfortunate who imitated aristocratic actions, blindly worshiped authority and knowingly used his self-monarchical and patriotic feelings in order to advance his career. . Heinrich's account of Diedrich's encounter with fin de siècle Berlin spectacle involves characters from different social classes. The characters in this novel range from the unemployed, the miserable, and the objects of Hesling's unqualified loyalty, much like Kaiser himself. The Faithful Subject reflects on how the Civil War complicated cultural emotional value, particularly the ideal of sympathy. In this novel, Heinrich attacks nationalism, militarism, and the authoritarian structure of German society, leading to his exile in 1933. Heinrich Mann, however, wrote the novel in the 19th century; the Germans blocked its reissue due to its critical view on ultra-n revolutions...... middle of paper ...... and due to the lack of a strong monarchy. However, it later turned out that the benefits of the Sonderweg were very numerous and, on the contrary, harmed the Germans both spiritually and materially. In conclusion, the scientists who rejected the Sonderweg are wrong because the actual facts support it. The Sonderweg theory fits well with the German history of Heinrich's novel in the 19th century; however, it is sometimes difficult and painful to bear.4 Works Cited Gunnemann, Karin Verena. Novels and essays by Heinrich Mann: the artist as political educator. London, UK: Camden House, 2002. Hewitson, Mark and Matthew D'Auria. Europe in crisis: intellectuals and the European idea, 1917-1957. New York: Berghahn Books, 2012. Mann, Heinrich. The faithful subject: Heinrich Mann. London, New York: Continuum, 1998.