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Old Jed Thumper

An old rabbit who is easily fooled by Peter's tricks.

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Also known as Old Jed Thumper, Jed Thumper, Little Jed, XIV Someone Fools Old Jed Thumper

First appearance: Someone Fools Old Jed Thumper

Old Jed Thumper shows up with force in Mrs. Peter Rabbit. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The big gray rabbit who tormented Peter and tore his coat.

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In Mrs. Peter Rabbit: The big gray rabbit who tormented Peter and tore his coat. Later, in XII: Peter Learns Something from Tommy Tit: Mentioned as the oldest, biggest, crossest rabbit in the Old Pasture who has been…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Mrs. Peter Rabbit
The big gray rabbit who tormented Peter and tore his coat.
XII: Peter Learns Something from Tommy Tit
Mentioned as the oldest, biggest, crossest rabbit in the Old Pasture who has been chasing Peter.
Little Miss Fuzzytail
Referenced as the father of Little Miss Fuzzytail who had pulled hair from Peter's coat with his teeth.
Someone Fools Old Jed Thumper
Old Jed Thumper is the angry old gray Rabbit who feels the Old Pasture belongs to him and is determined to hunt down the intruder, Peter Rabbit.
A Pleasant Surprise for Peter
Mentioned as the cross old rabbit who was being fooled by someone, allowing Peter to sleep undisturbed.
XVI: Peter Rabbit’s Looking-Glass
Mentioned as the father of little Miss Fuzzytail, who was fooled by her so Peter could nap.
Peter Meets Miss Fuzzytail
Mentioned as having previously attacked Peter; his absence allows Peter to eat and sleep.
Tommy Tit Proves a Friend Indeed
The big gray Rabbit and father of little Miss Fuzzytail; he becomes enraged upon learning of Peter and his daughter's friendship and tries to have Peter killed by leading Mr. Goshawk to him.
Old Man Coyote Pays a Debt
The gray rabbit who terrorizes Peter; is chased and frightened by Old Man Coyote.
Little Miss Fuzzytail Whispers 'Yes'
Mentioned as the father of little Miss Fuzzytail who had made trouble for Peter in the Old Pasture.
Sammy Jay Becomes Curious
Mentioned as Miss Fuzzytail's father, whom Sammy Jay suggests may have driven Peter out.
Reddy Fights a Battle
Escapes Reddy by reaching his bull-briar castle.

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