# Peter Rabbit — Green Meadow Stories character guide > Peter Rabbit in Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Peter Rabbit, Peter, the old gray Rabbit, poor Peter, Hooty the Owl, Hooty, Rabbit, Peter Rabbit Hooty the Owl, Hooty the Owl **First appearance:** 0035-i-peter-rabbit-loses-his-appetite ## Snapshot A curious, impulsive rabbit who has just brought little Miss Fuzzytail home to the Old Briar-patch, Peter wants a quiet honeymoon but cannot resist a bit of showing off. ## Who they are Peter has returned from the Old Pasture with a new wife, and he is not quite ready to let all the world know there is a Mrs. Peter. When Sammy Jay comes prying, Peter hides her under the thickest sweetbriar bush and then boasts about his journey to the Great World, only to be teased about whether he came home alone. His truthfulness and his pride pull against each other, and that small, familiar weakness is what makes his early troubles so easy to root for. ## Relationships ### [Old Man Coyote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/old_man_coyote) _rivalry_ Old Man Coyote is a persistent predator of Peter Rabbit, creating a tense predator-prey dynamic. ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Peter Rabbit is a frequent target of Reddy Fox's hunting, creating a classic predator-prey rivalry. ### [Jimmy Skunk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/jimmy_skunk) _friendship_ Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit are friendly neighbors, often meeting peacefully in the Green Meadow. ### [Sammy Jay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/sammy_jay) _rivalry_ Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship. ### [Old Man Coyote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/old_man_coyote) _rivalry_ Old Man Coyote is a persistent predator of Peter Rabbit, creating a tense predator-prey dynamic. ### [Jimmy Skunk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/jimmy_skunk) _friendship_ Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit are friendly neighbors, often meeting peacefully in the Green Meadow. ### [Old Man Coyote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/old_man_coyote) _rivalry_ Old Man Coyote is a persistent predator of Peter Rabbit, creating a tense predator-prey dynamic. ### [Jimmy Skunk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/jimmy_skunk) _friendship_ Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit are friendly neighbors, often meeting peacefully in the Green Meadow. ### [Sammy Jay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/sammy_jay) _rivalry_ Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship. ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Peter Rabbit is a frequent target of Reddy Fox's hunting, creating a classic predator-prey rivalry. ### [Sammy Jay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/sammy_jay) _rivalry_ Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship. ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Peter Rabbit is a frequent target of Reddy Fox's hunting, creating a classic predator-prey rivalry. ## In the story ### [II: The Quarrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/ii-the-quarrel) Witnesses the quarrel and covers his ears. ### [Happy Jack and Chatterer Feel Foolish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/iv-happy-jack-and-chatterer-feel-foolish) Laughs at the two squirrels and reveals that Striped Chipmunk took the nuts while they were fighting. ### [Happy Jack Suspects Striped Chipmunk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/v-happy-jack-suspects-striped-chipmunk) Mentioned as having laughed at Happy Jack and Chatterer's surprise over the missing nuts, but he did not take them. ### [Mrs. Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/mrs-peter-rabbit) Falls in love with Miss Fuzzytail, cleans himself up, and brings her to the Old Briar-patch as his wife. ### [I: Peter Rabbit Loses His Appetite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/i-peter-rabbit-loses-his-appetite) Peter loses his appetite and becomes unhappy due to loneliness and fear of Old Man Coyote, despite having ample food and safety in the Old Briar-patch. ### [Peter Rabbit Plans a Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/ii-peter-rabbit-plans-a-journey) Feeling lonesome and impulsive, decides to journey to the Old Pasture. ### [Hooty the Owl Changes His Hunting Grounds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/iii-hooty-the-owl-changes-his-hunting-grounds) Peter is mentioned as having started his journey to the Old Pasture, unaware that Hooty the Owl is also heading there, and his thoughts are preoccupied with Old Man Coyote and Granny Fox. ### [IV: The Shadow with Sharp Claws](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/iv-the-shadow-with-sharp-claws) Forgets to watch for Hooty the Owl and is attacked while crossing a clover patch. ### [In the Old Pasture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/v-in-the-old-pasture) Peter is recovering from an attack by Hooty the Owl, reflecting on his lesson to always watch out for danger, and feeling curious yet cautious about the Old Pasture. ### [Peter Rabbit Is Still Lonesome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/vi-peter-rabbit-is-still-lonesome) Sits under a bramble-bush nursing wounds from Hooty the Owl, feeling homesick and lonesome until Mr. Sun's wink cheers him. ### [VII: Peter Finds Tracks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/vii-peter-finds-tracks) Explores the Old Pasture despite his injuries, eats sweet clover, and discovers mysterious rabbit tracks. ### [VIII: The Strange Tracks in the Old Pasture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/viii-the-strange-tracks-in-the-old-pasture) Discovers strange tracks and follows them to a measuring tree, feeling wary of the larger Rabbit. ### [IX: An Unpleasant Surprise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/ix-an-unpleasant-surprise) Peter discovers the Old Pasture is claimed by a larger Rabbit, becomes angry and boastful, and is forced to flee when surprised. ### [X: Peter Rabbit Almost Decides to Return Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/x-peter-rabbit-almost-decides-to-return-home) Peter is unhappy, fearful, and physically worn down from being constantly chased by the old gray Rabbit. He is torn between his desire to explore the Old Pasture and his need to return home. ### [XI: Peter Rabbit Has a Sudden Change of Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xi-peter-rabbit-has-a-sudden-change-of-mind) Peter is lonely and seeking companionship in the Old Pasture. He is polite and gentle when addressing the mysterious rabbit. ### [XII: Peter Learns Something from Tommy Tit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xii-peter-learns-something-from-tommy-tit) Feeling mournful and lonely, Peter shares his troubles with Tommy Tit and learns the identity of the eyes he saw. ### [Little Miss Fuzzytail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xiii-little-miss-fuzzytail) Sits on the sunning-bank, dreaming of Little Miss Fuzzytail and repeating her name; his coat shows tears from Hooty the Owl and missing fur from Old Jed Thumper. ### [Someone Fools Old Jed Thumper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xiv-someone-fools-old-jed-thumper) Peter Rabbit is the intruder from the Green Meadows who is resting on a sunning-bank while someone else fools Old Jed Thumper. ### [A Pleasant Surprise for Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xv-a-pleasant-surprise-for-peter) Falls asleep on the sunning-bank and wakes to find a gift of sweet clover, suspecting it is from Little Miss Fuzzytail. ### [XVI: Peter Rabbit’s Looking-Glass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xvi-peter-rabbit-s-looking-glass) Falls in love with little Miss Fuzzytail and becomes self-conscious about his appearance; grooms himself by a pool. ### [Peter Meets Miss Fuzzytail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xvii-peter-meets-miss-fuzzytail) Feeling better and looking neater, Peter searches for little Miss Fuzzytail and bravely rescues her from Black Pussy. ### [Tommy Tit Proves a Friend Indeed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xviii-tommy-tit-proves-a-friend-indeed) Peter saves little Miss Fuzzytail from Black Pussy, meets her secretly, and is nearly killed by Mr. Goshawk due to Old Jed Thumper's scheme, but is saved by Tommy Tit's warning. ### [Old Man Coyote Pays a Debt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xix-old-man-coyote-pays-a-debt) Struggling with the decision to stay or leave the Old Pasture, hiding from Old Jed Thumper. ### [Little Miss Fuzzytail Whispers 'Yes'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xx-little-miss-fuzzytail-whispers-yes) In love with little Miss Fuzzytail, he tries to convince her to return to the Old Briar-patch. ### [Peter and Little Miss Fuzzytail Leave the Old Pasture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxi-peter-and-little-miss-fuzzytail-leave-the-old-pasture) Feels responsibility for the first time; leads little Miss Fuzzytail on a careful journey to the Old Briar-patch. ### [Sammy Jay Becomes Curious](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxii-sammy-jay-becomes-curious) Returns home with his new wife, little Miss Fuzzytail, and tries to hide her from Sammy Jay. ### [Peter Introduces Mrs. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiii-peter-introduces-mrs-peter) Proudly introduces his new wife, Mrs. Peter, to their many friends. ### [XXIV: Danny Meadow Mouse Warns Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiv-danny-meadow-mouse-warns-peter-rabbit) Receives Danny's warning but is initially dismissive, trusting Old Man Coyote due to a past favor. ### [Peter Rabbit’s Heedlessness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxv-peter-rabbit-s-heedlessness) Peter is heedless and forgets to watch out for danger, almost running into Old Man Coyote. ### [Peter Rabbit Listens to Mrs. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxvi-peter-rabbit-listens-to-mrs-peter) Returns to the Old Briar-patch after escaping Old Man Coyote; listens to Mrs. Peter's advice and resolves to practice the Golden Rule. ### [XXVII: Mistah Mocker Plays a Joke on Mrs. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxvii-mistah-mocker-plays-a-joke-on-mrs-peter) Mentioned as having brought Mrs. Peter to the Old Briar-patch and being away at the sweet-clover patch during the incident. ### [News from the Old Briar-Patch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxviii-news-from-the-old-briar-patch) Returned to the Old Briar-Patch with Mrs. Peter; found smiling under a bramble-bush; anxious about Jenny Wren keeping his secret. ### [XXIX: Jimmy Skunk Visits Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxix-jimmy-skunk-visits-peter-rabbit) Appears uncommonly happy but denies any news when questioned by Jimmy Skunk. ### [XXX: Reddy Fox Learns the Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxx-reddy-fox-learns-the-secret) Peter is the keeper of the secret in the Old Briar-patch, cleverly evading questions from visitors but ultimately worried when Reddy Fox discovers the secret. ### [XXXI: Blacky the Crow Has Sharp Eyes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxi-blacky-the-crow-has-sharp-eyes) Seen looking worried and anxious in the Old Briar-patch as Blacky flies overhead. ### [Peter Rabbit's Nursery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxii-peter-rabbit-s-nursery) Proud and happy father of four babies, dismissive of dangers. ### [XII: Granny and Reddy Fox Hunt in Vain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xii-granny-and-reddy-fox-hunt-in-vain) Stays safe in the Old Briar-patch, eating bark and taunting Reddy Fox from his cleverly made paths. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/peter_rabbit - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters