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The Song of the Lark · Character

Mr. Bowers

The local music teacher and organist in Moonstone.

minor

Also known as Bowers

First appearance: iii

Mr. Bowers's tie to Thea Kronborg is one of the pressures that moves The Song of the Lark—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mr. Bowers first appears in 0005 iii.

With Thea Kronborg (professional): Mr. Bowers is Thea's early voice teacher in Moonstone, a competent but uninspiring instructor who recognizes her potential. With Thea Kronborg (professional): Mr. Bowers is Thea's early voice teacher in Moonstone, a competent but uninspiring instructor who recognizes her potential. With Thea Kronborg (professional): Mr. Bowers is Thea's early voice teacher in Moonstone, a competent but uninspiring instructor who recognizes her potential.

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PKPeter KronborgMEMaggie EvansRKRay KennedyMLMr. LarsenMDMiss DarceyMBMr. Bowers

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Character groups

  • Chicago artistic mentors
  • Moonstone community figures
  • Extended Moonstone and Chicago network

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Bowers in iii
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