# Maria — Pelle the Conqueror character guide > Maria in Pelle the Conqueror by Martin Andersen Nexø. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Fair Maria, Marie, Marie Nielsen, Little Marie **First appearance:** 0005-iii ## Who they are A deformed girl from the Ark who blossoms into beauty, gives Pelle her whole heart, and pays for his moment of weakness with her life. ## Relationships ### [Pelle the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters/pelle_the_conqueror) _friendship_ Maria is a maternal figure and friend to Pelle, providing warmth and care in his early life. ### [Pelle the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters/pelle_the_conqueror) _friendship_ Maria is a maternal figure and friend to Pelle, providing warmth and care in his early life. ### [Pelle the Conqueror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters/pelle_the_conqueror) _friendship_ Maria is a maternal figure and friend to Pelle, providing warmth and care in his early life. ## In the story ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/vii) Maria is milking in the cowshed and is called by Kalle to prepare for guests. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xv) Serves as housemaid and is shown kindness by the farmer. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxi) Grandmother's daughter, cares for her mother and is instructed about the funeral arrangements. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/ii) Yellow-haired Marie greets Pelle affectionately at Stone Farm. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/ix) Referred to as little Marie; Anna's neglected six-year-old daughter; hungry and sad. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxi) Gives birth to little Jörgen during the snowstorm, excited by the idea of the world ending. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxiv) Referred to as Marie Nielsen; Pelle avoids her, feeling she is making a fool of him. ### [The Great Struggle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/book-iii-the-great-struggle) Pelle's love interest, involved in the movement. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/vi) Little Marie helps Pelle care for the neglected child and shows maternal concern. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/vii) Angry at Pelle for his treatment of Hanne, calls him detestable. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xi) Marie shows jealousy over Ellen, breaks down emotionally, and offers Pelle her rent money. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xii) Busy preparing the Christmas meal, proud of her cooking, and excited about the tree. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xiii) Marie is Pelle's foster-mother, helps Lasse settle in, and receives a red apple from him as a gift. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xiv) Marie accompanies Lasse in his job search, reads notices, and uses bold language to navigate crowds. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xv) Marie shows maternal concern for Pelle as he prepares to leave the 'Ark'. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xviii) Anxious and distressed when Peter does not return home; confides in Pelle about household cares. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxii) Developing rapidly; Pelle decides she must leave the 'Ark'; she cares for Young Lasse during the visit. ### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxv) Little Marie, Hanne's daughter, is hungry and cold, longing for the sun and watching for her mother's return. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxxii) Seen briefly, rosy-cheeked and carrying a basket; has grown more erect and pretty. ### [Book IV: Daybreak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/book-iv-daybreak) A fellow resident of the Ark who becomes a close friend and confidante to Pelle. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/ii) Deceased; her child Boy Comfort is now with Ellen. Pelle learns of her death. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/iv) Referred to as Marie, the mother of Boy Comfort, who died after childbirth; her fate weighs on Pelle. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters/maria - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/characters