# Gustav Eriksson — The Red Room character guide

> Gustav Eriksson in The Red Room by August Strindberg.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gustav, the lad Gustav

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-master-and-dogs

## Who they are

A young apprentice or workman.

## In the story

### [XIV: Absinthe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_room_se/chapters/xiv-absinthe)

The sixteen-year-old waiter who prepares the table and imitates Falander's mannerisms.

### [XVII: Natura…](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_room_se/chapters/xvii-natura)

The waiter; cast as Don Diego in the new piece.

### [XX: On the Altar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_room_se/chapters/xx-on-the-altar)

Gustav is praised by the theatre manager for his performance as Don Diego.

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