# Jeppe Kofod — Pelle the Conqueror character guide

> Jeppe Kofod in Pelle the Conqueror by Martin Andersen Nexø.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Pelle the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters/pelle_the_conqueror)

_rivalry_

Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers.

### [Pelle the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters/pelle_the_conqueror)

_rivalry_

Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers.

### [Pelle the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters/pelle_the_conqueror)

_rivalry_

Jeppe Kofod is a harsh and antagonistic foreman who oppresses Pelle and other workers.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/i)

The shoemaker to whom Klaus recommends Pelle as an apprentice.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/ii)

Jeppe is Pelle's master in the workshop; his wife is mentioned as suspicious.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/iii)

Jeppe criticizes Bjerregrav for lending money to the widow.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/iv)

Jeppe is mentioned as the foreman who comments on buying in small quantities on credit.

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

Jeppe lectures on tips and receives complaints from townsfolk; Pelle runs errands for him.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/vii)

Dismissive of Pelle's illness; scolds Master Andres for being too soft.

### [The Lamp and the Journeyman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/x)

Old master who derides the new lamp and criticizes Emil for dishonoring his trade; represents traditional, frugal attitudes.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xi)

Discusses organized charity and socialism, showing contempt for the movement but acknowledging its connection to unemployment.

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

Jeppe Kofod enters the workshop, grumbling about the decline of respect for manual work, and engages in banter with Garibaldi.

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

Jeppe gossips in the workshop, scorns the Social Democrats, and walks behind Bjerregrav's coffin.

### [The Great Power Unleashed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xx)

Old Jeppe puts his official cap in his pocket and runs out, anticipating the need for authorities.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxi)

Silently fetches the pastor for Master Andres, scolds him for his recklessness, and disapproves of Baker Jörgen's household.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxii)

Sells the business and threatens Pelle with the police when he leaves.

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Stolpe; jokes with Pelle about the procession and the Central Committee.

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