Heidi
Brigitta
Peter's mother
Peter's hardworking, anxious mother, who looks after her own mother and son. She is grateful for any kindness shown to them.
Brigitta is Peter's mother and the daughter of the blind Grandmother. She is humble and kind, and always busy mending, spinning or keeping the cottage in order. She worries about her family and has little to spare.
She is the first person to welcome Heidi into the cottage, and she is quick to thank the Alm-Uncle for his help with the roof. She does not say much, but she is the steady hand that keeps the cottage together.
In the story
Contains spoilers.
Brigitta is there when Heidi first visits the cottage and when Alm-Uncle arrives with his hammer and nails. She hears her mother say that no one expected the Alm-Uncle to do such a kindness.
When Heidi returns from Frankfurt with a basket of rolls, Brigitta looks on as Grandmother is overcome with joy. Her family is now cared for. Her small family is the first to feel how Heidi's goodness can change a household.
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