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Old Gunhild

Elderly servant at Jörundgaard, known for her wisdom.

minor

Also known as Gunhild

First appearance: part i j rundgaard

Old Gunhild shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bentein's mother, who tends to Kristin's injuries and later rides to check on her son.
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Old Gunhild first appears in 0000 part i j rundgaard.

In VI: Bentein's mother, who tends to Kristin's injuries and later rides to check on her son.

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Character Web

8 connections

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IOInga of Finsbr…SASimon AndressönRIRagnfrid Ivars…SESira EirikENErlend Nikulau…OGOld Gunhild

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

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

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

In this chapter, the narrative reaches its dramatic climax because Kristin’s emotional and psychological tensi…

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See Old Gunhild in part i j rundgaard