# Karl Johan — Pelle the Conqueror character guide

> Karl Johan in Pelle the Conqueror by Martin Andersen Nexø.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Karl, Johan

**First appearance:** 0059-v

## Who they are

A Swedish worker who joins Pelle in the labor struggle.

## In the story

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

Organizes the group's activities during the outing.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxiii)

Karl Johan drives Pelle and Lasse to church in the little one-horse carriage.

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

Enjoys the Christmas meal, makes puns and sings street songs.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xiv)

Karl explains his daily work routine to Lasse, earning money through various odd jobs.

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

Mentioned as having taught himself to read and write; part of the orphan family.

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

Brisk and merry; becomes a shopkeeper's apprentice with Pelle's help.

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

Karl Anker, now a manager of a supply association, visits Pelle to place an order.

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