# Pete Hanun — King Coal character guide

> Pete Hanun in King Coal by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Pete Hanun

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A mine boss who is brutal to the workers.

## In the story

### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxxiv)

A mine-guard who brings Hal's belongings and remains on the train to ensure Hal leaves.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/i)

Company man following Hal; a potential threat to Edstrom's money.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/iii)

Follows Hal as a company spy or enforcer.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/vi)

Company thug shadowing Hal, previously involved in driving him out of North Valley.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/vii)

One of the three detectives following Hal, mocking him outside the police station.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xii)

Breaker of teeth; enters with a revolver, described as an overgrown boy caught in the jam-closet.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxiv)

The 'breaker of teeth' is present at the depot and later appears at the dining-room, but Hal avoids confrontation.

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