Labels

Contexts

1

Peddler

As he peddles or sells the rattraps.

2

Vagabond

Used for a person who wanders from place to place and peddler doing the same in the story.

3

Stranger

Used to refer to the peddler when he was at the crofter’s place, possibly to emphasize the fact that the crofter was compassionate to an unknown man

4

Guest

He is treated with respect as a guest, especially at the ironmaster’s house where he was invited to spend the Christmas

5

Intruder

When the peddler trespasses and enters the iron mill

6

Tramp

When the peddler asks for lodgings at the iron mill; also when the ironmaster, mistaking him for his old regimental comrade plans of helping him drop his tramp ways and begin a new vocation

7

Ragamuffin

When the ironmaster first notices him wrapped in rags and in the state to utter destitution

8

Old regimental comrade

The ironmaster mistakes him for his old friend when he first meets the peddler at his iron mill

9

Poor hungry wretch

Used only once when the author mentions the fact that Edla was excited about the prospect of getting a chance to help an unfortunate fellow on Christmas

10

Rat

The peddler calls himself a rat and thanks Edla for helping him escape the rattrap with her kindness and compassion