Jenny · Character

Mrs. Gram

Helge's wife, whose quiet presence in the Gram household shadows Jenny's visits and complicates the aftermath of a love that never quite belonged to anyone.

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Also known as Aagot Sand, Aagot, Mrs. ¬ÝGram

First appearance: part i i

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In II: Helge's mother. She is sharp, critical, and makes Jenny feel unwelcome. Jenny feels an almost physical antipathy towards her. Later, in V: Shows open hostility and jealousy towards Jenny, making the household…

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Aftermath
Closing

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

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II
Helge's mother. She is sharp, critical, and makes Jenny feel unwelcome. Jenny feels an almost physical antipathy towards her.
V
Shows open hostility and jealousy towards Jenny, making the household atmosphere unbearable. Her controlling nature is evident in her interactions with her husband and son.
V
Mrs. Gram's niece, who inadvertently reveals the secret meeting between Jenny and Mr. Gram, causing a scene. She is tactless and curious about the family dynamics.
VI
Her jealousy and possessiveness are described by Gert, and she displays hostility towards Jenny.
VII
Her jealousy is discussed by Helge, who admits it has a foundation and that he is her son, implying he shares her jealous nature. Her actions have contributed to Jenny's discomfort and the current discord.

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