The Song of the Lark · Character
Gunner
A Swedish railroad worker in Moonstone.
minor
Also known as Mr. Gunner
First appearance: i
Gunner shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gunner is reluctant to learn a recitation for George Washington Day and grumbles about boys having to speak, but agrees to let Thea use his sled in exchange for help with examples.
Gunner first appears in 0003 i.
In III: Gunner is reluctant to learn a recitation for George Washington Day and grumbles about boys having to speak, but agrees to let Thea use his sled in exchange for help with examples.
Later, in VII: Thea's younger brother, goes on the excursion and hunts for agates.
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- Other
Character groups
- Moonstone working-class men
- Chicago artistic mentors
- Protagonist
- Moonstone community figures
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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