# John Bergson — O Pioneers! character guide

> John Bergson in O Pioneers! by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bergson, John

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-the-wild-land

## Who they are

Alexandra's father, who dies early in the story.

## In the story

### [Part I: The Wild Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/chapters/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.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/chapters/ii)

The dying patriarch who passes on his wishes and responsibilities to Alexandra.

### [Part III: Winter Memories](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/chapters/part-iii-winter-memories)

Remembered through Alexandra's memories of his death and the burden he left her.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/chapters/iii)

Remembered through his walnut secretary, his fine handwriting, his musical past in Stockholm, and his belief in the land.

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