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Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Merry Jacob

A jovial but dishonest man who causes trouble.

minor

Also known as Jacob, Thieving Jacob, Jacob Kristian

First appearance: xix

Merry Jacob shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as an old comrade whose opinion Pelle reflects on; he lives in the 'Ark' and still believes in Pelle despite being maimed.
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In I: Mentioned as an old comrade whose opinion Pelle reflects on; he lives in the 'Ark' and still believes in Pelle despite being…

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MSMadam StolpeHAHanneSJStonemason Jör…PDPeter DreyerPTPelle the Conq…MJMerry Jacob

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  • Other

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Merry Jacob in xix
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