The protagonist, a physically disabled (hare-lipped) young man misunderstood as intellectually disabled. Kind-hearted and imaginative, he dreams of freedom and deeply loves Anna. Driven to desperation by relentless persecution, he commits a murder before facing his tragic end.
A professional relationship where Andersson provides fair wages for Sven's labor.
Sven's primary romantic connection and emotional anchor.
Höglund is the cruel factory owner who systematically abuses Sven.
Sven's deceased mother whose death triggers his descent into servitude.
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