Beartown
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All Characters Maya Andersson Kevin Erdahl Peter Andersson Kira Andersson Amat Benjamin Ovich (Benji) David Sune Fatima Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad Mrs. Erdahl/Kevin’s mom Ana Bobo William Lyt Zacharias Ramona Tails Club President Leo Andersson The Pack Robbie Holts The bass player
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Beartown

by

Fredrik Backman
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Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad Character Analysis

Mr. Erdahl is Kevin’s father. Having grown up poor, he is relentless in the pursuit of success and perfection and demands the same of Kevin. He is one of the hockey club’s biggest financial supporters, although he seldom watches Kevin’s games. After Kevin’s assault of Maya, Mr. Erdahl claims that Maya is a liar and that Kevin is really the victim. He tries to mobilize the town against Peter Andersson and fails, although he succeeds in making sure that Kevin’s hockey career can carry on as planned. Though he normally has a smooth, even demeanor, he can become ferociously angry when provoked.

Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad Quotes in Beartown

The Beartown quotes below are all either spoken by Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad or refer to Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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).
Chapter 44 Quotes

Inside the house his dad is sitting with a newly opened bottle of whisky in front of him. They didn’t get everything they wanted this evening, but they haven’t lost either. Tomorrow their lawyer will start to prepare all the arguments why a drunk young man who is in love with the young woman is not a credible witness. Then Kevin will start playing for Hed Ice Hockey, taking his team with him, almost all the sponsors, and all their plans for life will be intact. One day very soon everyone around them will simply pretend that this has never happened. Because this family does not lose. Not even when they do.

Related Characters: Maya Andersson, Kevin Erdahl, Amat, Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad
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Page Number: 366
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Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad Quotes in Beartown

The Beartown quotes below are all either spoken by Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad or refer to Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Community Breakdown and Inequality Theme Icon
).
Chapter 44 Quotes

Inside the house his dad is sitting with a newly opened bottle of whisky in front of him. They didn’t get everything they wanted this evening, but they haven’t lost either. Tomorrow their lawyer will start to prepare all the arguments why a drunk young man who is in love with the young woman is not a credible witness. Then Kevin will start playing for Hed Ice Hockey, taking his team with him, almost all the sponsors, and all their plans for life will be intact. One day very soon everyone around them will simply pretend that this has never happened. Because this family does not lose. Not even when they do.

Related Characters: Maya Andersson, Kevin Erdahl, Amat, Mr. Erdahl/Kevin’s dad
Community Breakdown and Inequality Theme Icon
Culture, Character, and Entitlement Theme Icon
Parents and Children Theme Icon
Loyalty and Belonging Theme Icon
Page Number: 366
Explanation and Analysis:
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