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Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Knut

A Swedish worker who becomes a close ally of Pelle.

minor

Also known as Knut Engström

First appearance: xiii

See Knut in xiiiBook page

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PTPelle the Conq…LBLittle Boy Com…ALAlfredALAlbinusFLFather LasseKNKnut

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  • Other

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

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

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See Knut in xiii