Maria

Pelle the Conqueror

Maria is a maternal figure and friend to Pelle, providing warmth and care in his early life.

Pelle the Conqueror

Maria is a maternal figure and friend to Pelle, providing warmth and care in his early life.

Pelle the Conqueror

Maria is a maternal figure and friend to Pelle, providing warmth and care in his early life.

VII

Maria is milking in the cowshed and is called by Kalle to prepare for guests.

XV

Serves as housemaid and is shown kindness by the farmer.

XIX

Fair Maria, a maid at the farm who is involved in the aftermath of Kongstrup's self-harm, laughing and crying with shock.

Grandmother's Farewell

Grandmother's daughter, cares for her mother and is instructed about the funeral arrangements.

II

Yellow-haired Marie greets Pelle affectionately at Stone Farm.

IX

Referred to as little Marie; Anna's neglected six-year-old daughter; hungry and sad.

XXI

Gives birth to little Jörgen during the snowstorm, excited by the idea of the world ending.

Chapter XXIII

Marie is referenced as a generous woman who has helped Pelle; he feels ashamed for taking her last scrap of firing and resolves to repay her.

Chapter XXIV

Referred to as Marie Nielsen; Pelle avoids her, feeling she is making a fool of him.

The Great Struggle

Pelle's love interest, involved in the movement.

III

The eleven-year-old girl from the 'Family' who receives repaired shoes from Pelle and is delighted to go out for a Sunday walk.

V

Little Marie, a thirteen-year-old girl, manages the household for her brothers, cares for Pelle, and shares her family's tragic history.

VI

Little Marie helps Pelle care for the neglected child and shows maternal concern.

VII

Angry at Pelle for his treatment of Hanne, calls him detestable.

XI

Marie shows jealousy over Ellen, breaks down emotionally, and offers Pelle her rent money.

XII

Busy preparing the Christmas meal, proud of her cooking, and excited about the tree.

XIII

Marie is Pelle's foster-mother, helps Lasse settle in, and receives a red apple from him as a gift.

XIV

Marie accompanies Lasse in his job search, reads notices, and uses bold language to navigate crowds.

XV

Marie shows maternal concern for Pelle as he prepares to leave the 'Ark'.

XVIII

Anxious and distressed when Peter does not return home; confides in Pelle about household cares.

XXII

Developing rapidly; Pelle decides she must leave the 'Ark'; she cares for Young Lasse during the visit.

Chapter XXV

Little Marie, Hanne's daughter, is hungry and cold, longing for the sun and watching for her mother's return.

XXXII

Seen briefly, rosy-cheeked and carrying a basket; has grown more erect and pretty.

Book IV: Daybreak

A fellow resident of the Ark who becomes a close friend and confidante to Pelle.

II

Deceased; her child Boy Comfort is now with Ellen. Pelle learns of her death.

IV

Referred to as Marie, the mother of Boy Comfort, who died after childbirth; her fate weighs on Pelle.