Pelle the Conqueror · Character

Rud

A fellow worker and activist in the labor movement.

minor

Also known as So Rud

First appearance: IV

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Rud is Pelle's friend and rival; he is cunning and often gets the better of Pelle in their play.

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With Pelle the Conqueror (friendship): Rud is a fellow worker and close friend who stands with Pelle in labor struggles. With Pelle the Conqueror (friendship): Rud is a fellow worker and close friend who stands with…

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Later life associates and minor characters
Pelle's family and early influences
Childhood friends and local figures

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Closing

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Pelle the Conqueror
friendship · positive
Rud is a fellow worker and close friend who stands with Pelle in labor struggles. How this plays out →
Pelle the Conqueror
friendship · positive
Rud is a fellow worker and close friend who stands with Pelle in labor struggles. How this plays out →
Pelle the Conqueror
friendship · positive
Rud is a fellow worker and close friend who stands with Pelle in labor struggles. How this plays out →

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IV
Rud is Pelle's friend and rival; he is cunning and often gets the better of Pelle in their play.
VI
Pelle mentions he can thrash Rud when there is no unfairness, indicating a peer relationship.
IX
Rud is a greedy and manipulative playmate who bargains with Pelle for the half-krone coin. He endures a whipping for the money, showing his avarice.
XI
Rud is mentioned as the boy who could move his ears, inspiring Pelle to learn the same trick.
The Storm and the Sacrifice
Waits for Pelle at the big thorn; runs with him to school; participates in the boys' imaginative talk about the sea.
XXIII
Rud is also being confirmed and fitted for a suit, but his friendship with Pelle has cooled.

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