# Daniel Hastings — The Uncalled character guide

> Daniel Hastings in The Uncalled by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dan'l Hastings, old Dan'l Hastings

**First appearance:** 0002-iii

## Who they are

An elderly man in the community, often consulted for wisdom.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_uncalled_se/chapters/vi)

Delivers a fiery testimony that causes Fred to laugh; his ongoing feud with Thomas Donaldson is mentioned.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_uncalled_se/chapters/xi)

Leads a lengthy prayer, venting his spleen and offering a clumsy blessing on the preacher.

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

Gossips about Fred, suggesting he is going to the dogs.

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