O Pioneers! · Character
Old Tovesky
Marie's father, a prosperous Bohemian farmer.
minor
First appearance: part ii neighboring fields
Old Tovesky shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Marie's father, a prosperous Bohemian leader in Omaha who disapproves of Frank and tries to prevent the marriage.
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See Old Tovesky in part ii neighboring fields