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Bernhard

A young boy, possibly a child in the story.

minor

Also known as little Bernhard

First appearance: part i i the cry

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In II: Peter the Boss in Love: The newborn son of Frida Öberg and Peter Selamb, whose birth is awaited with interest by the Majängen community as a means of vengeance against Peter. Later, in IX: Peter's Tombstone:…

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FÖFrida ÖbergPSPeter SelambSSStellan SelambHEHedvigLALauraBEBernhard

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended social and noble network
  • Selamb family core
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story’s dramatic climax because Stellan, after searching for Percy in a house that feels alien and…

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See Bernhard in part i i the cry