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George Sampson

Awkward young man who courts Lavinia Wilfer and later marries her.

minor

Also known as George, George Sampson, Mr. George Sampson, Mr. Sampson

First appearance: iv the r wilfer family

George Sampson shows up with force in A Happy Return of the Day. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A guest at the dinner, visibly discomforted by Mrs.
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In A Happy Return of the Day: A guest at the dinner, visibly discomforted by Mrs. Wilfer's stern looks and remarks about tallness. Later, in The Feast of the Three Hobgoblins: Lavinia's suitor, present at the family…

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RFReverend Frank…ALAlfred LammleBWBella WilferMBMrs. BoffinLWLavinia WilferGSGeorge Sampson

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  • Other

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  • Central characters and rivals
  • Social climbers and schemers
  • Protagonist
  • Minor characters and background figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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