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Beda Petterson

A young woman in the theatrical company.

minor

Also known as Beda

First appearance: xv the theatrical company phoenix

Beda Petterson shows up with force in XXIV: On Sweden. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present in the café with Sellén, exchanges glances with Arvid, appears distinguished and secretive.
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In XXIV: On Sweden: Present in the café with Sellén, exchanges glances with Arvid, appears distinguished and secretive. Later, in XXVI: Correspondence: Mentioned as having a past relationship with Falk; her appearance…

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AFArvid FalkSESellénILIsaac LeviCSColonel SabelmanYGYgbergBPBeda Petterson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and peripheral characters
  • Protagonist
  • Bohemian circle members

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Falk reaches his emotional and psychological nadir here, experiencing complete disillusionment and loss of sel…

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See Beda Petterson in xv the theatrical company phoenix