Niels Lyhne · Character
Bigum
A loquacious schoolmaster whose restless talk and odd learning open Niels's eyes to a world beyond the parsonage.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Bigum
First appearance: ii
As a supporting figure in Niels Lyhne, Bigum is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The new tutor, a philosopher and violinist, falls in love with Edele despite his high-minded principles.
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Bigum belongs to the small-town circle of teachers and clergymen who shape Niels's boyhood, and he takes an affectionate, garrulous interest in the dreamy child. His talk runs on in endless, quirky channels, charming…
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See Bigum in iiCharacter Web
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- Friendship
- Social
- Other
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- Artistic and romantic influences
- Protagonist
- Social and familial ties
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because Niels Lyhne reaches his emotional and psychological nadir, experiencing a…
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- Niels Lyhne
friendship · positive
An eccentric, philosophical friend who provides comic relief and intellectual… How this plays out →
- Edele Lyhne
social · positive
- Edele Lyhne
social · positive
- Niels Lyhne
friendship · positive
An eccentric, philosophical friend who provides comic relief and intellectual… How this plays out →
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