O Pioneers! · Character
John Bergson
Alexandra's father, who dies early in the story.
minor
Also known as Bergson, John
First appearance: Part I: The Wild Land
John Bergson shows up with force in Part I: The Wild Land. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The dying patriarch of the Bergson family, who recognizes Alexandra's strength and leaves her in charge of the land.
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In Part I: The Wild Land: The dying patriarch of the Bergson family, who recognizes Alexandra's strength and leaves her in charge of the land. Later, in II: The dying patriarch who passes on his wishes and…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Bergson Family and Associates
- French Settlement Families
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See John Bergson in Part I: The Wild Land