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Ole Jenson

The town's Norwegian grocer.

minor

Also known as Jenson, Ole Jenson the grocer

First appearance: I

Ole Jenson shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the metaphor about buying culture in tin cans at his grocery.
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In V: Mentioned in the metaphor about buying culture in tin cans at his grocery. Later, in I: His wife, Mrs. Ole Jenson, presents a paper…

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NHNat HicksEVErik ValborgHHHarry HaydockAEAxel EggeMWMrs. WestlakeOJOle Jenson

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  • Other

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  • Town background figures
  • Main social circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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