# King Sun — Poetry character guide

> King Sun in Poetry by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-a-book-of-dreams

## Who they are

Personified sun as a monarch.

## In the story

### [Sir Lark and King Sun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/sir-lark-and-king-sun)

The wise king who values patient service over eager ambition and ultimately blesses the humble nest.

### [Rejoice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/rejoice)

Calls man to rejoice, promising glory and gladness.

### [Up and Down](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/up-and-down)

Sets at the beginning but is assured to rise again, symbolizing renewal and certainty.

### [IV: Drawing Water](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/iv-drawing-water)

Personified as 'Master Sun,' he greets the water as it rises from the well.

## Links

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