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What are the instances in the story that show that the character of the ironmaster is different from his daughter in many ways?
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The ironmaster was a man of power and ambition and was rather arrogant. He invited the Peddler home more out of his sense of pride than out of sympathy or generosity. When the ironmaster realized that he had been mistaken, he called the Peddler dishonest and threatened to call the sheriff. When he learnt that the Peddler was a thief, he was worried about his own silverware.
On the other hand, Edla, the ironmaster’s daughter, was a kind and compassionate lady who was really sympathetic and considerate towards the Peddler right from the beginning. She treated him with respect and dignity even after knowing that he was not a captain. It was her generous attitude which finally changed the Peddler, bringing out the essential goodness of his nature.