# Mr. Greatorex — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Greatorex in Short Fiction by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** IV Mr. Greatorex, Greatorex

**First appearance:** 0000-a-double-story

## Who they are

A character in a domestic setting.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/iv)

Mr. Greatorex has become disillusioned with Christmas and life, neglecting his daughter Phosy. He is more focused on business and has lost his religious fervor.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as watching by his wife's bedside during her illness on Christmas morning.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_21_se/chapters/vi)

Comforts his wife after the loss of their baby and later comforts Phosy.

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