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Ekbacken

An older character, possibly a landowner or local.

minor

Also known as old Ekbacken

First appearance: part i i the cry

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Character Web

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ENEnochANAndersKBKalle BrundinCLCount LähnfeldtPSPeter SelambEKEkbacken

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended social and noble network
  • Selamb family core
  • Minor workers and rivals
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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