# George Harrison — The Documents in the Case character guide > George Harrison in The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** George **First appearance:** 0017-15-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison ## Who they are A peevish, methodical man of fungi and firm opinions, he writes to his son with the confidence of someone who has never once doubted his own judgment. ## In the story ### [The Documents in the Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/the-documents-in-the-case) His letters and the reactions to his behavior are part of the documentary record, showing the tensions in his marriage. ### [Section I: Synthesis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/section-i-synthesis) Margaret's husband. He appears as a somewhat domineering figure, concerned with respectability and control, as seen in his interactions with Margaret and his plans for the future. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/1-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Described as a dry, unsympathetic husband and an expert on meals. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/2-the-same-to-the-same) Dismissive of his wife's interests, particularly Einstein, and displays a patronizing attitude toward women. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/3-the-same-to-the-same) Shows off his watercolors to Lathom and is pleased to have an artist in the house. ### [4: The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/4-the-same-to-the-same) Mentioned as being more amiable, buying new paints, and planning to fit up his studio with electric bulbs. ### [John Munting to Elizabeth Drake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/5-john-munting-to-elizabeth-drake) Described as a bore on Art, with a goatee beard and gold specs, married to a younger wife. ### [7: The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/7-the-same-to-the-same) Scolds Margaret for being late, revealing his controlling nature and unhappiness in the marriage. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/9-the-same-to-the-same) Dismisses the Einstein discussion as nonsense, emphasizing practical common sense and the importance of material knowledge in art. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/10-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Referred to as 'the Bear'; he manipulates Margaret into giving up her office work and criticizes her reading habits. ### [John Munting to Elizabeth Drake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/11-john-munting-to-elizabeth-drake) Mentioned as an 'excellent Harrison' who admires but doesn't clap, and is seen telling Lathom about aerial perspective. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/14-the-same-to-the-same) Mentioned as having gone to the country; his monologues on fungi are described. ### [George Harrison to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/15-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison) Writes a warm letter to his son, reflecting on his first wife and his current life at The Shack. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/16-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Has gone on a camping holiday, suggested Margaret accompany him, upset her by bullying. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/18-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Mentioned as uninterested in literature and absorbed in fungi and hedgehogs; Agatha finds him difficult to discuss things with. ### [George Harrison to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/20-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison) Writes to Paul, approving his decision about Matthews and describing his return home and the portrait surprise. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/21-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Behaves abominably, refuses to allow Margaret's portrait to be exhibited, and causes a row. ### [John Munting to Elizabeth Drake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/22-john-munting-to-elizabeth-drake) Mentioned as having his back put up by the women's chatter about the portrait, leading to a row. ### [George Harrison to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/24-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison) Writes a letter to Paul, expressing concern for Margaret's restlessness and planning a Paris trip. ### [Note by Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/25-note-by-paul-harrison) In Paris with Margaret; his activities are under investigation. ### [Harwood Lathom to John Munting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/26-harwood-lathom-to-john-munting) Present in Paris; described as peevish, prudish, and artistically ignorant. ### [John Munting to Elizabeth Drake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/27-john-munting-to-elizabeth-drake) Seeks Munting's advice on his fungus-book and is persuaded to allow the portrait exhibition. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/28-the-same-to-the-same) Hosts the dinner, but is openly suspicious and verbally abusive towards Margaret, creating a hostile environment. ### [Agatha Milsom to Elizabeth Drake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/33-agatha-milsom-to-elizabeth-drake) Milsom refers to him as a potential corroborating witness to her accusations against Munting. ### [George Harrison to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/36-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison) Writes to Paul, describing the incident and his actions. ### [Statement of John Munting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/37-statement-of-john-munting) Portrayed as a sincere but jealous man, whose nerves and inability to dominate his wife led to tragedy. ### [Margaret Harrison to Harwood Lathom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/38-margaret-harrison-to-harwood-lathom) Margaret's husband, described as cold and controlling, who scolds her and keeps her in a cage. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/41-the-same-to-the-same) Referred to as 'He' and 'Wicked Uncle,' the controlling husband who restricts Lolo's freedom. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/42-the-same-to-the-same) Lolo's husband, who is oblivious to her feelings, preoccupied with his book on mushrooms, and dismissive of her emotions. ### [Statement of John Munting [Continued]](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/45-statement-of-john-munting-continued) Hosting Lathom at The Shack in Devon, engaging in watercolour painting and cooking. He is described as more agreeable in the country, and expresses a wish to reconcile with Munting. ### [Section II: Analysis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/section-ii-analysis) Even in death, his influence and the circumstances surrounding his demise are dissected. ### [Margaret Harrison to Harwood Lathom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/46-margaret-harrison-to-harwood-lathom) Deceased; his death from toadstool poisoning is the catalyst for the letter. ### [Extract from the Morning Express of Tuesday, October 21st, 1929](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/47-extract-from-the-morning-express-of-tuesday-october-21st-1929) Deceased; subject of the inquest, found dead at The Shack. ### [Extract from the Morning Express of Wednesday, November 5th, 1929](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/48-extract-from-the-morning-express-of-wednesday-november-5th-1929) The deceased, whose death is the subject of the inquest; his habit of eating unconventional dishes is highlighted. ### [John Munting to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/50-john-munting-to-paul-harrison) The deceased; Lathom suggests he may have committed suicide, and Munting accuses Lathom of driving him to it. ### [Statement of Paul Harrison [Continued]](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/51-statement-of-paul-harrison-continued) The victim; his habits and the circumstances of his death are central to Paul's deductions. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters/george_harrison - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters