Question

What are the instances in the story that shows that the character of the ironmaster is different from that of his daughter in many ways?

Answer 1

Answer:

the ironmaster helps the peddlar only because he thinks he was his old reginental comrade, Nils Olof. However, the next day when he discovers the truth, he first threatens to inform the sheriff and get the peddlar arrested, and then tells him to leave.

Edla, on the other hand, was extremely generous and considerate. Her politeness gave the peddlar the confidence to spend Christmas eve at the ironmaster's house. Even after discovering the truth, she convinces her father to let the peddlar stay, because she wanted him to make things safe and chrismassy for the homeless hungry wretch. Her compassion gave the peddlar the power to redeem himself and rise to the level of a captain