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Erland Erlandsson

An older man, possibly a farmer or local figure.

minor

Also known as old Erland Erlandsson, Erland

First appearance: the wedding march

Erland Erlandsson shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gudmund's father; already knew of the knife and supports his son.
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Erland Erlandsson first appears in 0082 the wedding march.

In V: Gudmund's father; already knew of the knife and supports his son.

Later, in VI: Gudmund's father, present in the room during the conversation.

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GEGudmund Erland…HEHelgaFVFather VerneauHEHildur Ericsdo…RMRobber MotherEEErland Erlandsson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Rural and Allegorical Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Historical and Legendary Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the bee, having been created to gather honey, is directly con…

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See Erland Erlandsson in the wedding march