# Franz — Martin Birck’s Youth character guide

> Franz in Martin Birck’s Youth by Hjalmar Söderberg.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-viii

## Who they are

A character with a limited but notable presence, possibly a friend or acquaintance of Martin.

## Relationships

### [Martin Birck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_birck_s_youth_se/characters/martin_birck)

_friendship_

Franz is a childhood friend whose companionship is marked by shared adventures and growing apart.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_birck_s_youth_se/chapters/i)

A rowdy boy from the 'Long Row' who appears in Martin's dream, making ugly faces and sticking out his tongue.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_birck_s_youth_se/chapters/x)

A rowdy who bullies Martin, tripping him and giving him a bloody nose.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_birck_s_youth_se/chapters/i)

The rowdy boy from Martin's childhood street, now grown up and imprisoned in Langholm jail.

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