# Old Jed Thumper — Green Meadow Stories character guide

> Old Jed Thumper in Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0048-xiv-someone-fools-old-jed-thumper

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [Mrs. Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/mrs-peter-rabbit)

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

### [XII: Peter Learns Something from Tommy Tit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xvii-peter-meets-miss-fuzzytail)

Mentioned as having previously attacked Peter; his absence allows Peter to eat and sleep.

### [Tommy Tit Proves a Friend Indeed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xix-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'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxii-sammy-jay-becomes-curious)

Mentioned as Miss Fuzzytail's father, whom Sammy Jay suggests may have driven Peter out.

### [Reddy Fights a Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xv-reddy-fights-a-battle)

Escapes Reddy by reaching his bull-briar castle.

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