# Grandfather Burghardt — Darkwater character guide

> Grandfather Burghardt in Darkwater by W. E. B. Du Bois.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Grandfather, Grandfather Burghardt

**First appearance:** 0004-i-the-shadow-of-years

## Who they are

The narrator's grandfather, part of the family lineage.

## In the story

### [I: The Shadow of Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/darkwater_se/chapters/i-the-shadow-of-years)

Described as a stern, proud man who led a church revolt and was a senior warden.

### [The Servant in the House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/darkwater_se/chapters/v-the-servant-in-the-house)

Mentioned as a boat steward who fought to be a man and not a lackey.

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