# William Wallace — Lavengro character guide

> William Wallace in Lavengro by George Borrow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Willie Wallace, William Wallace, Wallace, Charlie, William, Willie, Wullie, Wullie Wallace

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Scottish hero referenced in discussions of history and freedom.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as a figure of heroic ambition; Haggart wishes to be like him.

### [Pseudo-Critics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/ix-pseudo-critics)

Mentioned in the critique of Scotch critics who revere Wallace.

### [Pseudo-Radicals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/x-pseudo-radicals)

Referenced in the song 'Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled' sung by Ings before execution.

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