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Johnsen

A widow who runs a boarding house where Pelle stays.

minor

Also known as Madam Johnsen, Widow Johnsen

First appearance: v

Johnsen shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Madam Johnsen organizes the outing, expresses skepticism about the Social-Democrats, and later reflects on the beauty of the day.
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In III: Madam Johnsen organizes the outing, expresses skepticism about the Social-Democrats, and later reflects on the beauty of the day.

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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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See Johnsen in v