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The Bridal Wreath · Character

Father Ingjald

Monk and spiritual advisor to Lavrans and his family.

minor

Also known as Ingjald, our reverend Father Ingjald

First appearance: part i j rundgaard

Father Ingjald's tie to Kristin Lavransdatter is one of the pressures that moves The Bridal Wreath—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Father Ingjald first appears in 0000 part i j rundgaard.

With Kristin Lavransdatter (professional): A local priest who interacts with Kristin in his official religious capacity, often serving as a moral authority figure. With Kristin Lavransdatter (professional): A local priest who interacts with Kristin in his official religious capacity, often serving as a moral authority figure. With Kristin Lavransdatter (professional): A local priest who interacts with Kristin in his official religious capacity, often serving as a moral authority figure.

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Character Web

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AGArne GyrdsönSASir Andres Gud…SBSir BjörnSMSir Munan Baar…KHKing Haakon th…FIFather Ingjald

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Main characters and family
  • Jörundgaard household and local community
  • Extended family, clergy, and minor nobility

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Father Ingjald in part i j rundgaard