# Mr. Brundin — Downstream character guide

> Mr. Brundin in Downstream by Sigfrid Siwertz.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Brundin, the mighty Brundin, VII Brundin

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i-the-cry

## Who they are

A formidable character, possibly a rival or authority figure.

## In the story

### [III: The Dance of the Crow Indians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-i-iii-the-dance-of-the-crow-indians)

Laughs at the children from the window, then pretends to be serious when Hermansson arrives.

### [Peter the Watchdog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-i-iv-peter-the-watchdog)

The bailiff hosting a crayfish party, flaunting his wealth and authority.

### [V: Fear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-i-v-fear)

The bailiff whom Hedvig obsessively watches and fears; he gives her a gold brooch at her confirmation.

### [VII: Brundin's Downfall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-i-vii-brundin-s-downfall)

Brundin, the bailiff, oversees the pig slaughter and dismisses Peter's fear as cowardice, but his authority is already waning in Peter's eyes after Frida's dismissal.

### [II: Peter the Boss in Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/downstream_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-peter-the-boss-in-love)

Referenced through Peter's memories of Brundin's handwriting in the old books, evoking feelings of sickness and a sense that Brundin cheated him of something.

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