Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Mr. Brun

A wealthy merchant and landowner whose money and manners open doors for Pelle, and whose world quietly measures the distance between them.

supporting

Also known as Brun, Herr Brun, Old Brun, Kornelius Brun

First appearance: ii

As a supporting figure in Pelle the Conqueror, Mr. Brun is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Engages Pelle in a provocative discussion about money, debt, and class, revealing his own unconventional views as a 'degenerate upper-class man.'

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Mr. Brun moves through the novel as a man of property and influence, the kind of figure whose favor can change a working man's prospects. He is not cruel, but his comfort rests on a system Pelle is learning to see…

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Pelle's family and early influences
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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VII
Engages Pelle in a provocative discussion about money, debt, and class, revealing his own unconventional views as a 'degenerate upper-class man.'
IX
The old philosopher offers capital to Pelle and worries about his lethargy.
Daybreak
Brun helps Pelle arrange the purchase of a business, discussing cooperative principles and cheap capital.
XIV
Brun visits daily, brings gifts for Johanna, and is deeply affected by her suffering.
XV
Supports Pelle's ventures, including the leather shop, and is eager for more conflict with the manufacturers.
XVI
Brun has been converted by Pelle's approach, offers Peter a room, and defends his own method of placing his fortune at the poor's disposal.
XVII
Sits vigil by Anna's bedside, writes through the night, and joins the family in relief after the crisis.
XVIII
Brun proposes the cooperative housing plan, advances money for plots, and mediates between Pelle and Ellen over property.
XIX
Works tirelessly on cooperative building projects, joins the family after finishing his work.
Chapter XX
Shares his family's history of decline and scandal, and becomes deeply invested in the construction project and Pelle's company.
XXI
Brun is now elderly and frail, but still involved in the project; he is a companion to Boy Comfort.
XXII
Brun visits the workshop to sign papers and discusses his health and longing for 'Daybreak'.
Chapter XXIII
Writes a heartfelt letter from his sickbed, expressing gratitude to Pelle and bequeathing his fortune to Pelle and Morten.

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