# George Edwin Mott — Main Street character guide

> George Edwin Mott in Main Street by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Professor Mott, George

**First appearance:** 0047-ii

## Who they are

The local school principal and professor.

## In the story

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

Referred to as 'Professor' Mott; pats Vida's hand paternally while discussing Cy Bogart's naughtinesses.

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

Mentioned by Vida as one of those who worked for years to secure the new school building.

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

Professor Mott is the school superintendent who, according to Mrs. Bogart, admitted to being suspicious of Fern Mullins.

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