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Master Joiner Eriksson

A master joiner and employer of Gustav.

minor

Also known as Eriksson

First appearance: iv master and dogs

Master Joiner Eriksson's tie to Arvid Falk is one of the pressures that moves The Red Room—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Arvid Falk (professional): Master Joiner Eriksson is Arvid's employer or landlord, representing the practical working-class world Arvid interacts with. With Arvid Falk (professional): Master Joiner Eriksson is…

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Character Web

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AFArvid FalkCNCharles Nichol…NYNyströmRERehnhjelmLULundellMJMaster Joiner Eriksson

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Working class and military
  • Protagonist
  • Family and romantic ties
  • Bohemian circle members

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

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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