The Saga of Gösta Berling

Main Characters and Their Development

• Gösta Berling - the main character, a former priest expelled from the church for drunkenness. He becomes one of the "cavaliers" at the Ekeby estate, living under the patronage of the Major's wife. Gösta is a charismatic yet internally conflicted character who struggles with his own weaknesses and seeks redemption.
• Major's Wife Margareta Celsing - the owner of the Ekeby estate, a strong and determined woman who manages her estate and cares for the "cavaliers." She plays a significant role in the lives of Gösta and other characters, exerting considerable influence over them.
• Elisabet Dohna - a young and beautiful woman who falls in love with Gösta. She undergoes many trials and tribulations in her pursuit of happiness and love, and her story intertwines with the fate of the main character.
• Sintram - one of the "cavaliers" at Ekeby, a friend and ally of Gösta. He also has his own internal conflicts and seeks to find his place in life.
• Anna Charlotte Dohna - Elisabet's sister, who also plays an important role in the development of the plot and the relationships between characters.