The Song of the Lark · Character
Tillie Kronborg
Thea's sentimental, scrapbook-keeping aunt, whose small-town life is redeemed by the conviction that she was meant to touch something wonderful.
supporting
Also known as Tillie
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in The Song of the Lark, Tillie Kronborg is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Aunt Tillie helps with breakfast, urges Gunner to learn his recitation, and is described as flighty but cheerful, with a love for recitations and social activities.
Tillie Kronborg first appears in 0003 i.
With Thea Kronborg (family): Tillie is Thea's older sister, who is both envious and admiring of Thea's talent, often feeling overshadowed by her. With Thea Kronborg (family): Tillie is Thea's older sister, who is both envious and admiring of Thea's talent, often feeling overshadowed by her. With Thea Kronborg (family): Tillie is Thea's older sister, who is both envious and admiring of Thea's talent, often feeling overshadowed by her.
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Moonstone community figures
- Chicago artistic mentors
- Protagonist
- Moonstone working-class men
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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family · ambivalent
Tillie is Thea's older sister, who is both envious and admiring of Thea's talent, often… How this plays out →
- Thea Kronborg
family · ambivalent
Tillie is Thea's older sister, who is both envious and admiring of Thea's talent, often… How this plays out →
- Thea Kronborg
family · ambivalent
Tillie is Thea's older sister, who is both envious and admiring of Thea's talent, often… How this plays out →
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