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Lars Larsson

A finely dressed parish fiddler whose stubborn pride turns a wedding march into a silent standoff with a rival musician.

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Also known as fiddler Lars Larsson, Larsson

First appearance: The Musician

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A well-to-do fiddler from Ullerud who agrees to play but then cuts his fiddle strings to honor Jan Öster's skill.
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Lars Larsson arrives at the wedding looking like a gentleman, but his face is lined by hard struggle, and he knows his position is not secure. When Jan Öster, a poor fiddler from a wretched hovel, appears uninvited,…

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RMRobber MotherJÖJan ÖsterJNJuryman Nils O…FVFather VerneauGEGudmund Erland…LLLars Larsson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Rural Musicians and Locals
  • Historical and Legendary Figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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