Martin Birck’s Youth · Character
Mrs. Heggbom
A married woman, possibly a neighbor or family friend, who appears in the story.
minor
Also known as Heggbom
First appearance: xii
Mrs. Heggbom shows up with force in The Old Street. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A neighbor mentioned in Martin's memories.
Mrs. Heggbom first appears in 0015 xii.
In The Old Street: A neighbor mentioned in Martin's memories.
Later, in V: Her death is announced, causing a somber mood in the household.
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- Other
Character groups
- Domestic and parental figures
- Protagonist
- Broad social and literary cast
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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See Mrs. Heggbom in xii