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Mother Ingeborg

A mother figure in a story set in a rural community.

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Also known as mother Ingeborg

Mother Ingeborg shows up with force in Uncle Reuben. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reuben's mother, whose deep and lasting grief elevates her dead son to an almost saintly status within the family.

Mother Ingeborg first appears in 0045 a story from halstan s.

In Uncle Reuben: Reuben's mother, whose deep and lasting grief elevates her dead son to an almost saintly status within the family.

Later, in The Peace of God: The old housewife and Ingmar's wife, who reads the Bible and learns of her husband's death.

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Uncle Reuben
Reuben's mother, whose deep and lasting grief elevates her dead son to an almost saintly status within the family.
The Peace of God
The old housewife and Ingmar's wife, who reads the Bible and learns of her husband's death.
II
Gudmund's mother, an invalid who agrees to take Helga into her service as a nurse.
III
Mother Ingeborg hosts the Juryman's visit and later hints that Helga should leave Närlunda.
V
Gudmund's mother; gives him a blessing before the wedding.
VI
Gudmund's mother, who speaks with him about potential daughters-in-law.
The Airship
The boys' mother, a singing-teacher who fought for custody but lost, and who made them promise not to run away from their father.
The Musician
Lars Larsson's mother, who forgives him and breaks the enchantment by speaking God's name.

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