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The Judge

A legal authority figure who appears in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: part i i the cry

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HOHeavy OxPSPeter SelambFÖFrida ÖbergSSStellan SelambLALauraTJThe Judge

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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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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See The Judge in part i i the cry