# Pedro — The Virginian character guide

> Pedro in The Virginian by Owen Wister.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0028-xxvi-balaam-and-pedro

## Who they are

A horse owned by Balaam, subjected to cruelty and central to a key scene.

## Relationships

### [Balaam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/characters/balaam)

_psychological_

Balaam abuses his horse Pedro, treating him with extreme cruelty, reflecting his sadistic nature.

### [Balaam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/characters/balaam)

_psychological_

Balaam abuses his horse Pedro, treating him with extreme cruelty, reflecting his sadistic nature.

## In the story

### [Balaam and Pedro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxvi-balaam-and-pedro)

Pedro is Balaam's horse, subjected to harsh treatment including a bit rammed into his mouth and a whip to the forehead. He shows signs of distress and resistance.

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