# Hastings — She Stoops to Conquer character guide

> Hastings in She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i

## Snapshot

Marlow's easy, knowing friend, Hastings arrives in the country chiefly to help his beloved Miss Neville escape the match her aunt has planned for her.

## Who they are

Where Marlow freezes before modest women, Hastings moves through the world with cheerful confidence and a scheme already in hand. He loves Miss Neville and needs her jewels, held by Mrs. Hardcastle, to fund their elopement. His plotting with Tony and his teasing of Marlow keep the romantic subplot turning while the main confusion unfolds.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Marlow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/mr_marlow)

_friendship_

Hastings and Mr. Marlow are close friends and companions, with Hastings often trying to guide the shy Marlow in matters of love.

### [Miss Hardcastle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/miss_hardcastle)

_friendship_

Hastings and Miss Hardcastle are allies and friends, working together to facilitate the romantic schemes involving Marlow and Neville.

### [Tony Lumpkin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/tony_lumpkin)

_friendship_

Hastings and Tony Lumpkin are allies in deception, with Tony aiding Hastings' elopement plans for his own amusement.

### [Sir Charles Marlow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/sir_charles_marlow)

_social_

Hastings and Sir Charles Marlow are acquaintances, with Hastings being a friend of Sir Charles's son and involved in the romantic entanglements.

### [Miss Neville](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/miss_neville)

_romantic_

Hastings and Miss Neville are secret lovers, planning to elope against the wishes of Mrs. Hardcastle.

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