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The Story of Gösta Berling · Character

Jan Hök

An old pensioner who is a skilled craftsman.

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Also known as old Jan Hök, Old Jan Hök

First appearance: part i i the landscape

Jan Hök first appears in 0005 part i i the landscape.

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AFAnders FuchsMCMargareta Cels…TYThe Young Coun…MSMadame ScharlingGBGösta BerlingJHJan Hök

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  • Other

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  • Strong and Independent Figures
  • Ekeby Pensioners Core
  • Wealthy and Influential Families
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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