# Axel — The Song of the Lark character guide

> Axel in The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

One of Thea's younger brothers.

## In the story

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

Axel, a lazy seven-year-old, is indifferent about copying down examples and lets Thea use his sled as well.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/vii)

Thea's younger brother, joins the sand hills outing and hunts for agates.

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