Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Jeppe Kofod

A cunning farmer whose thrift and small cruelties grind down the laborers in his charge, teaching Pelle early what power looks like when it owns the land.

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Also known as Master Jeppe Kofod, Old Jeppe, Jeppe, Per Kofod, Kofod

First appearance: I

As a supporting figure in Pelle the Conqueror, Jeppe Kofod is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The shoemaker to whom Klaus recommends Pelle as an apprentice.

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With Pelle the Conqueror (rivalry): Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers. With Pelle the Conqueror (rivalry): Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers. With Pelle the Conqueror (rivalry): Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers.

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Pelle's family and early influences
Later life associates and minor characters
Immigrant workers and community
Childhood friends and local figures

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Pelle the Conqueror
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Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers. How this plays out →
Pelle the Conqueror
rivalry · negative
Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers. How this plays out →
Pelle the Conqueror
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Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers. How this plays out →

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I
The shoemaker to whom Klaus recommends Pelle as an apprentice.
II
Jeppe is Pelle's master in the workshop; his wife is mentioned as suspicious.
III
Jeppe criticizes Bjerregrav for lending money to the widow.
IV
Jeppe is mentioned as the foreman who comments on buying in small quantities on credit.
VI
Jeppe lectures on tips and receives complaints from townsfolk; Pelle runs errands for him.
VII
Dismissive of Pelle's illness; scolds Master Andres for being too soft.
The Lamp and the Journeyman
Old master who derides the new lamp and criticizes Emil for dishonoring his trade; represents traditional, frugal attitudes.
XI
Discusses organized charity and socialism, showing contempt for the movement but acknowledging its connection to unemployment.
XII
Jeppe Kofod enters the workshop, grumbling about the decline of respect for manual work, and engages in banter with Garibaldi.
XVIII
Master Jeppe is concerned about the business and warns Nikas to proceed carefully. He is seen hurrying to the harbor upon news of the Iceland schooner.
XIX
Jeppe gossips in the workshop, scorns the Social Democrats, and walks behind Bjerregrav's coffin.
The Great Power Unleashed
Old Jeppe puts his official cap in his pocket and runs out, anticipating the need for authorities.
XXI
Silently fetches the pastor for Master Andres, scolds him for his recklessness, and disapproves of Baker Jörgen's household.
Chapter XXII
Sells the business and threatens Pelle with the police when he leaves.
XXXVII
Stolpe; jokes with Pelle about the procession and the Central Committee.

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