The ironmaster becomes angry with the peddler when he discovers that the man he mistook for an old acquaintance is actually a mere peddler, and he feels deceived. His anger intensifies when he learns about the peddler’s dishonest background, including ...
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The peddler realizes he has fallen into a rattrap when he gets lost in the forest after stealing the crofter’s money, feeling trapped by his own greed and misdeeds. Struggling to find his way out, he is haunted by the ...
The story describes the ironmaster as initially sympathetic but ultimately impatient and judgmental toward the peddler. Mistaking the peddler for an old military acquaintance, the ironmaster treats him with warmth and insists on bringing him home, though this kindness fades ...
The peddler initially refuses the ironmaster’s invitation because he fears being exposed as a thief and is suspicious of the ironmaster’s intentions. Aware of his own disheveled appearance and criminal act of stealing the crofter’s money, the peddler believes that ...
The peddler’s letter reveals his deep appreciation and respect for Edla, viewing her as a beacon of kindness and understanding in his life. He acknowledges that her compassion helped him see himself differently, sparking his desire for redemption. Through the ...