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The Story of Gösta Berling · Character

Madame Scharling

A kind woman who helps the pensioners.

minor

Also known as Scharling, Dear Madame Scharling

First appearance: part i i the landscape

Madame Scharling first appears in 0005 part i i the landscape.

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AFAnders FuchsJHJan HökBEBeerencreutzTYThe Young Coun…LFLittle FaberMSMadame Scharling

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Wealthy and Influential Families
  • Ekeby Pensioners Core
  • Strong and Independent Figures
  • Gentle Support Characters

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

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

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