# Gudrun — The Rainbow character guide

> Gudrun in The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-viii-the-child

## Who they are

Ursula's younger sister, artistic and independent, appears briefly.

## Relationships

### [Ursula Brangwen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rainbow_se/characters/ursula_brangwen)

_family_

Gudrun is Ursula's younger sister, with a bond of rivalry and deep sisterly intimacy.

### [Ursula Brangwen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rainbow_se/characters/ursula_brangwen)

_family_

Gudrun is Ursula's younger sister, with a bond of rivalry and deep sisterly intimacy.

## In the story

### [VIII: The Child](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rainbow_se/chapters/viii-the-child)

Mentioned as one of the Brangwen children, alongside Theresa and Catherine, who live in a state of unconsciousness with flowers and playthings, unlike Ursula.

### [X: The Widening Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rainbow_se/chapters/x-the-widening-circle)

Gudrun is described as shy, quiet, and wild, living in her own fancies. She is indifferent to school and relies on Ursula for understanding, being content at home unlike her sister.

### [XII: Shame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rainbow_se/chapters/xii-shame)

Ursula's younger sister, a comfort and shield; has a talent for drawing and a proud, indifferent nature.

### [XV: The Bitterness of Ecstasy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rainbow_se/chapters/xv-the-bitterness-of-ecstasy)

Gudrun is Ursula's sister, attending the Art School in Nottingham and working on sculpture; she is described as more beautiful and languid, yet balanced.

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