# Kristin — Downstream character guide

> Kristin in Downstream by Sigfrid Siwertz.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Kristin, Old Kristin

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i-the-cry

## Who they are

An elderly servant or family member, often in the background.

## In the story

### [I: The Cry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-i-i-the-cry)

Old Kristin, the sole survivor from Old Hök's time, tells ghost stories and warns Hedvig about stealing sugar.

### [V: Fear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-i-v-fear)

The old servant whose religious tales and warnings about the Bogey Man instilled deep fear in Hedvig.

### [VII: Brundin's Downfall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-i-vii-brundin-s-downfall)

Old Kristin is remembered as no longer present at the pig slaughter; she used to collect blood solemnly, and her absence leaves a 'strange emptiness.'

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