# Gunner — The Song of the Lark character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Gunner

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

A Swedish railroad worker in Moonstone.

## In the story

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

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

Thea's younger brother, goes on the excursion and hunts for agates.

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

Reading a Jules Verne book by the stove at home.

### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/xix)

Present at the Kronborg home when the news of the wreck arrives.

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