The Story of Gösta Berling · Character
Altringer
A wealthy ironmaster who founded the pensioners' way of life.
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First appearance: part i i the landscape
Altringer shows up with force in II: The Beggar. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The wealthy man who loved Margareta Celsing and later became master of Ekeby, helping her in her poverty and causing scandal.
Altringer first appears in 0005 part i i the landscape.
In II: The Beggar: The wealthy man who loved Margareta Celsing and later became master of Ekeby, helping her in her poverty and causing scandal.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Wealthy and Influential Families
- Protagonist
- Ekeby Pensioners Core
- Strong and Independent Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Marianne’s act of burning her letters and diaries signifies an emotional and psychological peak where she cons…
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See Altringer in part i i the landscape