# Peter M'Swat — My Brilliant Career character guide

> Peter M'Swat in My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** a Peter M’Swat, Peter, Peter M’Swat, Peter MвАЩSwat

**First appearance:** 0036-xxxi-mr-m-swat-and-i-have-a-bust-up

## Who they are

Son of Mr. M'Swat, a rough young man at Barney's Gap.

## In the story

### [XXVIII: To Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_brilliant_career_se/chapters/xxviii-to-life)

The eldest son, initially insolent but nonplussed by Sybylla's polite treatment.

### [XXIX: To Life (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_brilliant_career_se/chapters/xxix-to-life-continued)

Spends Sunday sleeping and making a muzzle for his dog; mentioned as part of the household.

### [Mr. M’Swat and I Have a Bust-Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_brilliant_career_se/chapters/xxxi-mr-m-swat-and-i-have-a-bust-up)

Described as a hardworking but uncouth country lout, courting Susie Duffy, and the unwitting subject of his father's matrimonial plans for Sybylla.

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