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Old Johannes
An older character, possibly a servant or local figure.
minor
First appearance: part i i the cry
Old Johannes shows up with force in September Spring. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The gardener, a former sailor, sits in his porch and tends to the neglected garden.
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In September Spring: The gardener, a former sailor, sits in his porch and tends to the neglected garden. He allows Tord to keep a…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended social and noble network
- Selamb family core
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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 Old Johannes in part i i the cry