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Mrs. Erdstrom

Nels's wife, a Swedish immigrant woman.

minor

Also known as Erdstrom

First appearance: v

Mrs. Erdstrom shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Nels Erdstrom's wife, who welcomes Carol and Kennicott to their farm.
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CKCarol KennicottSCSam ClarkNENels ErdstromVSVida SherwinMEMrs. Erdstrom

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  • Town background figures
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Erdstrom in v
See Mrs. Erdstrom in Chapter VIII