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Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Blom

A woman who runs a local shop or household.

minor

Also known as Madam Blom

First appearance: xxxvi

Blom shows up with force in Chapter XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Attends Ellen during childbirth; remains detached and practical, knitting and reading while Ellen labors.
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In Chapter XVI: Attends Ellen during childbirth; remains detached and practical, knitting and reading while Ellen…

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See Blom in xxxvi

Character Web

11 connections

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OKOld Klaus Herm…LBLittle Boy Com…FLFather LasseTHThatcher HolmOOOld Ole KöllerBLBlom

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Later life associates and minor characters
  • Pelle's family and early influences

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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

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See Blom in xxxvi
See Blom in Chapter XVI