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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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EDEd DrierDTDr. TruemanCWClaude WheelerDADell AbleBFBert FullerOTOscar the Swede

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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.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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