# William Grayrock — In the Midst of Life character guide

> William Grayrock in In the Midst of Life by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Private Grayrock, Grayrock, William

**First appearance:** 0038-the-mockingbird

## Who they are

A young soldier praised for courage he never showed, who slips past the pickets to find the man he may or may not have shot.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/chapters/iv)

The Federal sergeant who approaches Druse to inquire about the shot.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/chapters/i)

The sentinel on duty who halts the civilian and checks his pass.

### [III: How to Play the Cannon Without Notes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/chapters/iii-how-to-play-the-cannon-without-notes)

Mentioned as Sergeant Morris, who delivers the report from Lieutenant Price.

### [The Mockingbird](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/chapters/the-mockingbird)

The protagonist; a Federal soldier who loses his way on picket duty, fires at a shadowy figure, and later finds his own corpse.

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