# George Hartshorn — Laughing Boy character guide

> George Hartshorn in Laughing Boy by Oliver La Farge.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** George

**First appearance:** 0033-i

## Who they are

A white trader or government agent interacting with Navajo.

## In the story

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

The American tourist who buys the belt.

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

The American man Slim Girl has been involved with, representing her connection to the American world.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/iv)

Slim Girl's American lover, whom she meets secretly, contributing to the winter strain on her marriage with Laughing Boy.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/v)

Slim Girl's American lover, a source of conflict and deception.

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

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is hidden from Laughing Boy.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/vii)

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is discovered.

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

Slim Girl's American lover; meets her in a 'dobe house, pressures her for a Tuesday rendezvous.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/viii)

Slim Girl's American lover, whose continued presence strains the marriage.

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

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is revealed in this chapter.

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

Mentioned as Slim Girl's American lover, whose jealousy she manipulates.

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

Slim Girl's American lover who provides her with money and alcohol.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/xii)

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is revealed.

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

Referenced as 'George' whom Slim Girl feels she controls, 'eats out of my hand.'

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/xv)

Slim Girl's American lover, whom she meets secretly.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/ii)

Grows increasingly jealous and suspicious of Slim Girl's absences, tormented by the thought of being used by her for the benefit of her Indian husband.

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

Mentioned as Slim Girl's American lover who is making money in sheep, influencing her decision to wait.

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

Slim Girl's American lover, whose continued presence in her life strains the marriage during the winter.

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

Slim Girl's American lover, whose ongoing relationship with her contributes to the winter strain on her marriage.

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

The American man discovered with Slim Girl; he is shot in the shoulder by Laughing Boy and flees.

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

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is discovered by Laughing Boy.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/ii)

The American man from the East whom Slim Girl manipulated for money and revenge; she describes their meetings and her strategy.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/laughing_boy_se/chapters/xxi)

Slim Girl's American lover, whose ongoing relationship with her contributes to the winter strain on her marriage.

## Links

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