# Father Bear — The Wonderful Adventures of Nils character guide

> Father Bear in The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Father

**First appearance:** 0058-thumbietot-and-the-bears

## Who they are

A powerful bear who confronts Nils in the forest.

## Relationships

### [Akka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/akka)

_rivalry_

Akka, the wise leader of the wild geese, and the Father Bear are cautious adversaries, often clashing over territory and safety.

### [Osa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/osa)

_friendship_

Father Bear and Osa share a gentle, protective friendship, with Osa showing compassion toward the bear family.

### [Nils Holgersson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/nils_holgersson)

_rivalry_

Father Bear and Nils are initially hostile, with Nils tricking the bear to save himself, but later develop a grudging respect.

### [Ola Bosson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/ola_bosson)

_rivalry_

Father Bear and Ola Bosson are antagonists, with Ola hunting the bear and the bear defending his territory.

### [Akka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/akka)

_rivalry_

Akka, the wise leader of the wild geese, and the Father Bear are cautious adversaries, often clashing over territory and safety.

### [Akka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/akka)

_rivalry_

Akka, the wise leader of the wild geese, and the Father Bear are cautious adversaries, often clashing over territory and safety.

### [Osa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/osa)

_friendship_

Father Bear and Osa share a gentle, protective friendship, with Osa showing compassion toward the bear family.

### [Ola Bosson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/ola_bosson)

_rivalry_

Father Bear and Ola Bosson are antagonists, with Ola hunting the bear and the bear defending his territory.

### [Nils Holgersson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/nils_holgersson)

_rivalry_

Father Bear and Nils are initially hostile, with Nils tricking the bear to save himself, but later develop a grudging respect.

### [Nils Holgersson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/nils_holgersson)

_rivalry_

Father Bear and Nils are initially hostile, with Nils tricking the bear to save himself, but later develop a grudging respect.

## In the story

### [Thumbietot and the Bears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/chapters/thumbietot-and-the-bears)

The protective father bear who confronts Nils but later shows gratitude.

### [The Ironworks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/chapters/the-ironworks)

Captures Nils and demands he destroy the ironworks; spares Nils temporarily but flees when a hunter arrives.

### [The Treasure on the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/chapters/the-treasure-on-the-island)

The guardian of the treasure, representing the wild's power and wisdom.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters/father_bear
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wonderful_adventures_of_nils_se/characters