# George Sampson — Our Mutual Friend character guide

> George Sampson in Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0004-iv-the-r-wilfer-family

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [A Happy Return of the Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/iv-a-happy-return-of-the-day)

A guest at the dinner, visibly discomforted by Mrs. Wilfer's stern looks and remarks about tallness.

### [The Feast of the Three Hobgoblins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/xvi-the-feast-of-the-three-hobgoblins)

Lavinia's suitor, present at the family supper and subjected to Mrs. Wilfer's glares.

### [Concerning the Mendicant's Bride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_mutual_friend_se/chapters/v-concerning-the-mendicant-s-bride)

Lavinia's suitor, present during the family confrontation and later visit.

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