# Gustaf — Growth of the Soil character guide

> Gustaf in Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Young Gustaf, Gustaf the Swede

**First appearance:** 0025-v

## Who they are

A Swedish laborer who works on various farms in the district.

## Relationships

### [Inger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/growth_of_the_soil_se/characters/inger)

_romantic_

A brief, illicit affair while Inger was in prison, resulting in a child and causing lasting shame.

### [Inger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/growth_of_the_soil_se/characters/inger)

_romantic_

A brief, illicit affair while Inger was in prison, resulting in a child and causing lasting shame.

### [Inger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/growth_of_the_soil_se/characters/inger)

_romantic_

A brief, illicit affair while Inger was in prison, resulting in a child and causing lasting shame.

## In the story

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/growth_of_the_soil_se/chapters/iv)

Flirts with Inger, entertains children with rockets and mouth-organ, and hints at the mine's uncertain future.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/growth_of_the_soil_se/chapters/v)

Accompanies Inger berry-picking and engages in a romantic liaison with her.

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