One of Ours · Character
Oscar the Swede
A Swedish immigrant neighbor of the Wheelers.
minor
Also known as Oscar, The Swede
First appearance: i
Oscar the Swede shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Part of the survey party; helps carry the sick woman.
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In VII: Part of the survey party; helps carry the sick woman. Later, in VIII: Religious Swedish soldier who argues that the Garden of Eden…
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- Other
Character groups
- War comrades and French hosts
- Hometown community and family
- Additional soldiers and war figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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