Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Otto Stolpe

The son of Madam Stolpe who inherits the estate.

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Also known as Otto, Stolpe

First appearance: xiv

Otto Stolpe shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Approaches Pelle after his speech, introduces himself and his brother, and invites Pelle to his home.

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IX
Approaches Pelle after his speech, introduces himself and his brother, and invites Pelle to his home.
Chapter XVI
Ellen's father; comments on Pelle's doting behavior, calling him near an idiot.
Chapter XXIV
Stolpe is a fellow unionist who laments the betrayal of an old comrade who became a strikebreaker, emphasizing the need to publicly condemn such actions.
XXIX
Pelle's father-in-law and president of the masons' organization; he supports the masons' unauthorized strike, leading to a conflict with Pelle.
The Lockout and the Leader's Burden
Assists Pelle in organizing pickets and the campaign.
XXXII
Debates with Pelle about the ethics of infiltrating strikebreakers; refuses to accept the idea.
XXI
Stolpe visits, reconciles with Pelle and Ellen, and discusses the workers' movement and cooperative building.

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