# George — Erewhon Revisited character guide > George in Erewhon Revisited by Samuel Butler. **Role:** major **Also known as:** XII George, George Strong **First appearance:** 0007-v-my-father-meets-a-son-of-whose-existence-he-was-ignorant-and-strikes-a-bargain-with-him ## Snapshot The practical, quick-witted son of the Sunchild and Yram, he serves as Head Ranger and quietly works to smuggle his father out of Erewhon before the priests can destroy him. ## Who they are Raised as the Mayor's son but secretly the Sunchild's, George moves through Erewhonian society with the easy authority of a man who knows more than he says. He is loyal to his mother, fond of his father, and coldly resourceful against Hanky and Panky, whom he outmaneuvers with legal traps and swapped boots. His double position—insider and secret kinsman—makes him the hinge on which the rescue plot turns. ## Relationships ### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/the_narrator) _friendship_ George is a loyal companion and guide to the narrator during his journey. ### [My Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/my_father) _friendship_ George serves as a trusted ally and helper to the narrator's father. ### [Yram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/yram) _friendship_ George and Yram share a warm, supportive friendship, with George often protecting her. ### [Professor Hanky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/professor_hanky) _rivalry_ George distrusts and opposes Professor Hanky, seeing him as a threat. ### [Professor Panky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/professor_panky) _rivalry_ George actively works against Professor Panky's manipulative plans. ### [Professor Hanky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/professor_hanky) _rivalry_ George distrusts and opposes Professor Hanky, seeing him as a threat. ### [My Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/my_father) _friendship_ George serves as a trusted ally and helper to the narrator's father. ### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/the_narrator) _friendship_ George is a loyal companion and guide to the narrator during his journey. ### [Professor Panky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/professor_panky) _rivalry_ George actively works against Professor Panky's manipulative plans. ### [My Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/my_father) _friendship_ George serves as a trusted ally and helper to the narrator's father. ### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/the_narrator) _friendship_ George is a loyal companion and guide to the narrator during his journey. ### [Yram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/yram) _friendship_ George and Yram share a warm, supportive friendship, with George often protecting her. ## In the story ### [My Father Overhears More of Hanky and Panky’s Conversation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/iv-my-father-overhears-more-of-hanky-and-panky-s-conversation) Mentioned as Yram's fair-haired eldest son, born barely seven months after marriage, and considered by some to be the Sunchild's blood. ### [V: My Father Meets a Son, of Whose Existence He Was Ignorant; and Strikes a Bargain with Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/v-my-father-meets-a-son-of-whose-existence-he-was-ignorant-and-strikes-a-bargain-with-him) The young Head Ranger, Yram's son, who angrily denounces the Sunchild but agrees to honor Higgs if he reveals himself. ### [VI: Further Conversation Between Father and Son—The Professors’ Hoard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/vi-further-conversation-between-father-and-son-the-professors-hoard) Reveals his hatred for Higgs, shares his mother's private disbelief in Higgs's supernatural claims, and mentions Hanky's attempt to burn her alive. ### [VIII: Yram, Now Mayoress, Gives a Dinner-Party, in the Course of Which She Is Disquieted by What She Learns from Professor Hanky: She Sends for Her Son George and Questions Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/viii-yram-now-mayoress-gives-a-dinner-party-in-the-course-of-which-she-is-disquieted-by-what-she-learns-from-professor-hanky-she-sends-for-her-son-george-and-questions-him) Yram's son, summoned after the dinner to be questioned about the ranger and the old dress. ### [Interview Between Yram and Her Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/ix-interview-between-yram-and-her-son) Learns that Professor Panky is his father Higgs and struggles with the revelation. ### [XII: George Fails to Find My Father, Whereon Yram Cautions the Professors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xii-george-fails-to-find-my-father-whereon-yram-cautions-the-professors) George diligently searches for Higgs at Fairmead and Clearwater but fails to find him, then confronts the Professors about their threats. ### [XIV: My Father Makes the Acquaintance of Mr. Balmy, and Walks with Him Next Day to Sunch’ston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xiv-my-father-makes-the-acquaintance-of-mr-balmy-and-walks-with-him-next-day-to-sunch-ston) Mentioned as having previously informed my father about the Banks losing their hold on the masses; his account is confirmed by Mr. Balmy. ### [XV: The Temple Is Dedicated to My Father, and Certain Extracts Are Read from His Supposed Sayings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xv-the-temple-is-dedicated-to-my-father-and-certain-extracts-are-read-from-his-supposed-sayings) Taps my father on the shoulder, addresses him as 'Professor Panky,' secures seats for them, and wakes my father when he snores. ### [Professor Hanky Preaches a Sermon, in the Course of Which My Father Declares Himself to Be the Sunchild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xvi-professor-hanky-preaches-a-sermon-in-the-course-of-which-my-father-declares-himself-to-be-the-sunchild) Recognizes Higgs, restrains him from speaking prematurely, then leads him out after Higgs declares himself, following Yram's instructions. ### [George Takes His Father to Prison, and There Obtains Some Useful Information](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xvii-george-takes-his-father-to-prison-and-there-obtains-some-useful-information) George reveals he knows Higgs is his father, takes charge of the evidence, and devises a plan to help Higgs escape. He shows delight in obtaining the nuggets and boots. ### [A Council Is Held at the Mayor’s, in the Course of Which George Turns the Tables on the Professors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xix-a-council-is-held-at-the-mayor-s-in-the-course-of-which-george-turns-the-tables-on-the-professors) George orchestrates the council, using legal technicalities and evidence to trap the Professors into admitting their dealings with the foreign devil, and later reveals the foot-tracks were his own. ### [Mrs. Humdrum and Dr. Downie Propose a Compromise, Which, After an Amendment by George, Is Carried Nem. Con.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xx-mrs-humdrum-and-dr-downie-propose-a-compromise-which-after-an-amendment-by-george-is-carried-nem-con) Amends the compromise by insisting on revealing the full truth to the King. ### [Yram, on Getting Rid of Her Guests, Goes to the Prison to See My Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxi-yram-on-getting-rid-of-her-guests-goes-to-the-prison-to-see-my-father) Mentioned as Yram's son, in love with Mrs. Humdrum's granddaughter, and central to the secrecy plan. ### [XXII: Mainly Occupied with a Veracious Extract from a Sunch’stonian Journal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxii-mainly-occupied-with-a-veracious-extract-from-a-sunch-stonian-journal) Provides the newspaper account to the narrator a year later; reports Hanky's lies to my father. ### [My Father Is Escorted to the Mayor’s House, and Is Introduced to a Future Daughter-in-Law](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxiii-my-father-is-escorted-to-the-mayor-s-house-and-is-introduced-to-a-future-daughter-in-law) Is mentioned as being occupied with a report and is the subject of financial arrangements between my father and the Mayor. ### [After Dinner, Dr. Downie and the Professors Would Be Glad to Know What Is to Be Done About Sunchildism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxiv-after-dinner-dr-downie-and-the-professors-would-be-glad-to-know-what-is-to-be-done-about-sunchildism) Sits next to Higgs, helps manage the evening, and escorts Higgs out after the farewell. ### [George Escorts My Father to the Statues; The Two Then Part](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxv-george-escorts-my-father-to-the-statues-the-two-then-part) Escorts my father, listens to his analysis, agrees to a future meeting, and parts with great emotion. ### [XXVI: My Father Reaches Home, and Dies Not Long Afterwards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxvi-my-father-reaches-home-and-dies-not-long-afterwards) Mentioned as the recipient of £2,000 in gold, and as the son my father yearned for but could not face. ### [I Meet My Brother George at the Statues, on the Top of the Pass Into Erewhon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxvii-i-meet-my-brother-george-at-the-statues-on-the-top-of-the-pass-into-erewhon) George meets the narrator at the statues on the pass, expresses grief at their father's death, and explains his search for their father's lost belongings. ### [George and I Spend a Few Hours Together at the Statues, and Then Part—I Reach Home—Postscript](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/chapters/xxviii-george-and-i-spend-a-few-hours-together-at-the-statues-and-then-part-i-reach-home-postscript) Meets the narrator at the statues, shares the King's response to the Sunchild affair, accepts his father's legacy, and later becomes Prime Minister. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters/george - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_revisited_se/characters