# Howling Peter — Pelle the Conqueror character guide

> Howling Peter in Pelle the Conqueror by Martin Andersen Nexø.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Peter, Howling, Per Kofod—Howling Peter

**First appearance:** 0007-v

## Who they are

A loud, aggressive worker who causes trouble in the community.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/v)

Marie's elder brother who works in a tinplate works.

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

Howling Peter is mentioned in Per Kofod's story as a tragic figure who suffered from his mother's suicide and was tormented by others.

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

Sits quietly at the meal, making dry remarks and amusing himself.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xviii)

The orphan boy who loses fingers in a factory accident; shows resilience and determination not to be a burden.

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