# Dan — One of Ours character guide

> Dan in One of Ours by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A hired hand on the Wheeler farm.

## In the story

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/xiv)

Hired man who explains his philosophy of saving his strength, contrasting with Claude's driven work ethic.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/xv)

Mentioned as having neglected farm chores in Claude's absence.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/xvii)

Works with Claude in the corral, reluctantly changes into dry clothes, and sits at supper in squeaky shoes.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/xviii)

Helps dig out the hog-house, becomes exhausted, and sits down in the hole.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/ix)

Works alongside Claude and Mr. Wheeler in the fields during fall ploughing.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/viii)

Follows Claude and his father outside, avoids being left alone with Mrs. Wheeler.

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