Our Nig · Character
George Means
A local man who interacts with the Bellmonts or Frado.
minor
Also known as George
First appearance: v departures
George Means's tie to Jane is one of the pressures that moves Our Nig—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Jane (romantic): George Means is Jane's suitor, and their relationship represents a potential escape for Jane from her family. With Jane (romantic): George Means is Jane's suitor, and their relationship represents…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Local Characters
- Bellmont Household & Associates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Frado’s potential l…
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- Jane
romantic · positive
George Means is Jane's suitor, and their relationship represents a potential escape for… How this plays out →
- Jane
romantic · positive
George Means is Jane's suitor, and their relationship represents a potential escape for… How this plays out →
- Jane
romantic · positive
George Means is Jane's suitor, and their relationship represents a potential escape for… How this plays out →
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See George Means in v departures