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Ferdinand Uggla

A kind young man who loves Anna Stjärnhök.

minor

Also known as Ferdinand, the good Ferdinand

First appearance: part i ii christmas eve

Ferdinand Uggla shows up with force in Gösta Berling, Poet. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The gentle son of Berga, formerly engaged to Anna Stjärnhök, now betrayed.
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In Gösta Berling, Poet: The gentle son of Berga, formerly engaged to Anna Stjärnhök, now betrayed. Later, in XV: Death, the Deliverer: Dies of an incurable lung disease, smiling at visions of glory, attended by his…

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GBGösta BerlingUDUlrika DillnerASAnna StjärnhökCLCaptain LennartSISintramFUFerdinand Uggla

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Wealthy and Influential Families
  • Protagonist
  • Ekeby Pensioners Core
  • Simple and Noble Souls

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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 Ferdinand Uggla in part i ii christmas eve
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