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Georg Hermansson

Laura's small, unwanted son, put to bed when her parties begin, who draws his mother as a hobgoblin, then repents and makes her a princess.

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Also known as little Georg, Georg, Dear little Georg

First appearance: part i i the cry

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Georg is the child Laura once displayed as a deserted mother's baby and now hides away as a reminder of her age, handed off to changing nurses and strangers whenever she travels or entertains. He lies awake in the dark…

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Character Web

15 connections

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MBMr. BrundinLALauraHEHermanPSPeter SelambPHPercy HillGHGeorg Hermansson

Relationship types

  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • 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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Relationships

  • Laura

    romantic · positive

  • Laura

    romantic · positive

  • Laura

    romantic · positive

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See Georg Hermansson in part i i the cry