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Mr. Hjerrild

A character in the expatriate community, possibly a critic or patron.

minor

Also known as Hjerrild

First appearance: part i i

Mr. Hjerrild shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Shares anecdotes about Hans Hermann and joins the Christmas supper.
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BOBorghildMGMr. GramARAunt RebeccaCJCesca JahrmanHHHans HermannMHMr. Hjerrild

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Artistic Circle Associates
  • Social and Familial Background
  • Central Romantic Entanglements

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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

Jenny’s emotional peak occurs as she realizes Helge is irreparably lost to her—she cannot reconstruct his imag…

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