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Mother Holger Nilsson

Nils's mother who appears at home.

minor

Also known as Holger Nilsson

First appearance: the boy

Mother Holger Nilsson shows up with force in The Elf. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Nils's mother, who sets out the sermon and worries about his cruel nature.
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Mother Holger Nilsson first appears in 0002 the boy.

In The Elf: Nils's mother, who sets out the sermon and worries about his cruel nature.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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