# Karna — Pelle the Conqueror character guide

> Karna in Pelle the Conqueror by Martin Andersen Nexø.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0031-iv

## Who they are

A kind-hearted woman who helps Pelle during his apprenticeship.

## In the story

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

A servant at Stone Farm who raises objections and receives a box on the ear from the mistress.

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

Karna helps with the animals so Lasse can attend the confirmation; Lasse thinks of her devotion and vows to pursue her.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxiv)

Karna is mentioned as having prepared Pelle's clothes and food for his journey, and Lasse asks Pelle to thank her.

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

Karna informs Pelle about Lasse's departure and the deteriorating conditions at Stone Farm.

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

Lasse's strong helper; calls them to meals and warns about the farm's tragic history.

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

Pelle mentions that Karna is unwell, having strained herself lifting things.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxv)

Mentioned as having worked herself to death, Lasse's wife and Pelle's mother figure.

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