# Sister — Pelle the Conqueror character guide

> Sister in Pelle the Conqueror by Martin Andersen Nexø.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Little Sister

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Pelle's younger sister who dies in childhood.

## In the story

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xxvi)

The newborn baby, observed by Young Lasse and cared for by Ellen.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/i)

Appears in Pelle's dream as Little Sister, peeping out in alarm from behind the false Pelle.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/ii)

Ellen's young daughter, who calls Pelle 'man' and plays in bed.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as being put to bed in the evening along with Boy Comfort.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as playing in Pelle's workroom and making excuses for his busyness.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/viii)

Described as pale and thin, with a whistling breath typical of poor children.

### [Daybreak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/x)

Sister is the older child, who walks and sits on the perambulator apron during outings.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pelle_the_conqueror_se/chapters/xviii)

Sister is recovering from illness and is moved to the sitting-room; Brun promises her a doll.

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