Pelle the Conqueror · Character
Paul
A young boy who is a friend of Pelle in childhood.
minor
Also known as little Paul
First appearance: iii
Paul shows up with force in XXXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Little Paul is held by Madam Johnsen, then jumps from the gallery and runs out into the street.
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In XXXVI: Little Paul is held by Madam Johnsen, then jumps from the gallery and runs out into the street. Later, in XXII: Mentioned as the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- 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.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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