Robbery Under Arms · Character

George Storefield

The steady, honest farmer who took the contracts the Marstons wouldn't, and now sits on the bench as a magistrate while they watch from the dock.

supporting

Also known as old George, Storefield

First appearance: robbery under arms

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Grace's brother; hardworking and steady, contrasts with Dick and Jim's wildness.

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George Storefield is the Marstons' old neighbour, a plain man who made his fortune supplying horse-feed to the camps and police stations. He takes his seat beside the Commissioner at Turon, disagreeing where he knows the working men's facts better, and is welcomed by the swells without ever pushing himself. His rise is the road the Marstons might have taken, and Dick cannot look at him without measuring the distance.

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Character groups

Marston family and associates
Women in the community
Protagonist

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Closing

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Aileen Marston
romantic · positive
George is Aileen's virtuous suitor, representing the respectable life she yearns for. How this plays out →
Aileen Marston
romantic · positive
George is Aileen's virtuous suitor, representing the respectable life she yearns for. How this plays out →
Aileen Marston
romantic · positive
George is Aileen's virtuous suitor, representing the respectable life she yearns for. How this plays out →

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III
Grace's brother; hardworking and steady, contrasts with Dick and Jim's wildness.
VII
Visits the family, shares news, and discusses the dry season; he is industrious and prudent.
Homecoming and Family Tension
Mentioned as a successful farmer who has risen in life, contrasting with the Marstons.
XV
Now a prosperous farmer and teamster; returns from a long journey; still pines for Aileen Marston.
XVI
Arrives at the Marston home just as Dick is taken; rushes to help Aileen and Mother Marston.
XXVI
Mentioned as prospering at the diggings, kind to Aileen and mother, but she refuses his help.
Jim's Marriage and the New Inspector
Seen driving a dogcart and treated as an equal by the Commissioner; has become a prosperous businessman.
XLII
Rises in wealth and status, becomes a magistrate, and shelters Mother Marston.
XLVI
Mentioned as possibly bringing Aileen to the ball.
LI
The wealthy squatter who is mistakenly stuck up by his friends, then offers them a chance at a new life.
LII
Successful landowner; married a lady and built a grand stone house.
LVII
Mentioned as supportive of Dick's reformation and as Grace's husband.

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