The Song of the Lark · Character
Lily Fisher
A pretty but shallow girl in Moonstone.
minor
Also known as Lily, Miss Lily Fisher
First appearance: i
Lily Fisher shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Thea's rival; performs a recitation-song at the concert and receives enthusiastic applause; described as the 'angel-child of the Baptists.'
Lily Fisher first appears in 0003 i.
In VIII: Thea's rival; performs a recitation-song at the concert and receives enthusiastic applause; described as the 'angel-child of the Baptists.'
Later, in IX: Lily is considered prettier and sweeter than Thea by some club members, but is deemed unsuitable for the heroic drummer boy role due to her lack of 'ginger' and tendency to play all parts alike.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Moonstone and Chicago network
- Chicago artistic mentors
- Moonstone community figures
- German immigrant neighbors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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