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Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Henry Bodker

A cooper who makes barrels and interacts with Pelle.

minor

Also known as Henry

First appearance: x

Henry Bodker shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Henry is a fearless shore boy who rescues Pelle from drowning and thrashes him to revive him; Pelle idolizes him and dreams of being him.
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In XI: Henry is a fearless shore boy who rescues Pelle from drowning and thrashes him to revive him; Pelle idolizes him and dreams of being him. Later, in XII: Mentioned as someone Pelle looks forward to telling about…

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OOOld Ole KöllerLBLittle Boy Com…PDPeter DreyerPTPelle the Conq…FRFrisHBHenry Bodker

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Quarry mentors and peers
  • Pelle's family and early influences
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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