# Mr. Kronborg — The Song of the Lark character guide

> Mr. Kronborg in The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Kronborg, the Reverend Mr. Kronborg

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Thea's father, a Methodist minister whose sermons and standing in Moonstone quietly shape the household his daughter is straining to escape.

## In the story

### [Part I: Friends of Childhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/part-i-friends-of-childhood)

Thea's father, a reverend in Moonstone.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/i)

The Reverend Peter Kronborg, distracted by the new baby and neglectful of Thea's illness; annoys Dr. Archie with his cheerful self-importance.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/ix)

Mr. Kronborg considers Thea a remarkable child but equally praises his other children's abilities, such as Gus's business sense and Charley's electrical skills.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/xiv)

Proposes the plan for Thea to teach music full-time, raise prices, and build a new room for lessons.

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

Insists Thea participate more in church work to avoid gossip; leads prayer-meetings.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/xviii)

Mr. Kronborg is easygoing about religion, more concerned with appearances, and leaves religious matters to his wife and Anna.

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

Accompanies Dr. Archie and Thea to the wreck site; offers awkward religious comfort to Ray.

### [Departure and New Beginnings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/xx)

Initially hesitant about Thea's trip but defers to his wife's judgment after Dr. Archie's persuasion.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/ix)

Leads the family to greet Thea at the station and later discusses her changes with his wife.

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

Deceased; his death triggers Mrs. Kronborg's decline.

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