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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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Character Web

8 connections

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JAJaneAAAunt AbbyHRHenry ReedMBMrs. BellmontNANabGMGeorge Means

Relationship types

  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Local Characters
  • Bellmont Household & Associates
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • 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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Relationships

  • 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