# Hulda Hansen — Ticket No. 9672 character guide > Hulda Hansen in Ticket No. 9672 by Jules Verne. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Hulda, V Hulda, pretty little Hulda, poor Hulda, little Hulda, Poor Hulda, Sandgoist Hulda **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Who they are A Norwegian innkeeper's daughter whose sailor betrothed sends her a lottery ticket from a sinking ship, making her the quiet center of a town's wildest hopes. ## Relationships ### [Joel Hansen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/joel_hansen) _family_ Hulda and Joel are siblings, with a close and supportive bond, often relying on each other. ### [Sylvius Hogg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/sylvius_hogg) _romantic_ Hulda and Sylvius share a deep romantic connection, with Sylvius acting as her devoted suitor and protector. ### [Dame Hansen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/dame_hansen) _family_ Dame Hansen is Hulda's mother, often strict and controlling, creating a tense but familial dynamic. ### [Ole Kamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/ole_kamp) _romantic_ Hulda and Ole have a complicated romantic history, marked by past affection and unresolved tension. ### [Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/mother) _family_ Hulda's relationship with her mother is close but fraught with tension over life choices and romance. ### [Captain Mosselman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/captain_mosselman) _social_ Captain Mosselman is an acquaintance of Hulda, interacting with her through Sylvius's circle. ### [Siegfrid Helmboe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/siegfrid_helmboe) _social_ Hulda and Siegfrid are acquaintances, possibly from the same social circle or community. ### [Joel Hansen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/joel_hansen) _family_ Hulda and Joel are siblings, with a close and supportive bond, often relying on each other. ### [Joel Hansen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/joel_hansen) _family_ Hulda and Joel are siblings, with a close and supportive bond, often relying on each other. ### [Sylvius Hogg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/sylvius_hogg) _romantic_ Hulda and Sylvius share a deep romantic connection, with Sylvius acting as her devoted suitor and protector. ### [Sylvius Hogg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/sylvius_hogg) _romantic_ Hulda and Sylvius share a deep romantic connection, with Sylvius acting as her devoted suitor and protector. ### [Ole Kamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/ole_kamp) _romantic_ Hulda and Ole have a complicated romantic history, marked by past affection and unresolved tension. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/i) Anxiously awaits a letter from her betrothed, Ole Kamp, and reads his letter announcing his return. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/iii) Ole's betrothed, now 18 years old, described as charming and graceful with pale golden hair. She greets guests at the inn with a cordial handshake and is known for her beauty and kindness. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/iv) Betrothed to Ole; looks forward to his letters and his return. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/v) Anxious about Ole's return and his mysterious fortune, but insists she values his love over wealth. Troubled by presentiments and dreams. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/vi) Hulda interacts with the stranger upon his arrival, taking his orders and later preparing his bill. She feels a presentiment that he will bring no good fortune. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/vii) Meets Joel at the ferry, shares her anxieties about Ole and Sandgoist, and decides to confide in Joel. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/viii) Shows bravery and steady nerves during the rescue at Rjukanfos, descending the Maristien to hold the traveler's hand and prevent his fall. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/ix) Helps rescue Sylvius Hogg alongside her brother Joel. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/x) Anxious and tearful over the lack of news from Ole Kamp; she cares for Sylvius Hogg and is revealed to be betrothed to Ole. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xi) Grief-stricken and despairing, she struggles to maintain hope despite Sylvius Hogg's reassurances. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xii) Refuses all offers for the lottery ticket, cherishing it as Ole's last memento; falls unconscious after hearing Ole's farewell letter and later prays for his soul; her health declines from grief. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xiii) Hogg is anxious to rejoin her and Joel; she is Ole's betrothed and saved Hogg's life. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xiv) Refuses all offers for the lottery ticket out of loyalty to Ole, but ultimately gives it to her mother to save the family from foreclosure. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xv) Struggles with grief over Ole's presumed death; reluctantly agrees to go to Christiania for the lottery drawing at Hogg's insistence. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xvi) Travels with Sylvius Hogg and Joel; is comforted by Siegfrid at Bamble and weeps over Ole's absence. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xvii) Visits the wharves with Joel, sighs for Ole, and becomes distressed by public talk about the ticket. ### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xviii) Mentioned as the recipient of Sylvius Hogg's gifts; she hesitates to attend the drawing but is urged to honor Ole's wishes. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xix) Attends the lottery drawing on Sylvius Hogg's arm, deeply agitated and thinking only of Ole; faints when Ole appears. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/chapters/xx) Reunited with Ole; regains consciousness upon his return; marries Ole at Dal. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters/hulda_hansen - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ticket_no_9672_se/characters