The Wonderful Adventures of Nils · Character
Jon Esserson
A farmer who shelters the children.
minor
Also known as Jon
First appearance: osa the goose girl and little mats
Jon Esserson shows up with force in With the Laplanders. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jon Esserson is Osa's father, reported by the Laplanders to have gone fishing, though Osa suspects they are not telling the full truth.
Jon Esserson first appears in 0085 osa the goose girl and little mats.
In With the Laplanders: Jon Esserson is Osa's father, reported by the Laplanders to have gone fishing, though Osa suspects they are not telling the full truth.
Later, in The Next Morning: Osa's father, a fisherman who is afraid of children and initially despondent, but eventually accepts his daughter.
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- Central characters and family
- Farm and early helpers
- Diverse minor characters and legends
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Karr experiences a profound emotional and psychological shift from…
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See Jon Esserson in osa the goose girl and little mats