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George Poynings

A young English lord whose friendship and fortune open doors for Barry across Europe, and whose fate tests how far Barry's loyalty actually reaches.

supporting

Also known as Lord George Poynings, poor Lord George, young Poynings, Lord George, Poynings

First appearance: ix i appear in a manner becoming my name and lineage

As a supporting figure in The Luck of Barry Lyndon, George Poynings is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Lord George Poynings; rival for Lady Lyndon's hand; Barry wounds him in a duel as part of his plan.
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George Poynings first appears in 0010 ix i appear in a manner becoming my name and lineage.

In XIV: I Return to Ireland, and Exhibit My Splendour and Generosity in That Kingdom: Lord George Poynings; rival for Lady Lyndon's hand; Barry wounds him in a duel as part of his plan.

Later, in XV: I Pay Court to My Lady Lyndon: Young nobleman and rival for Lady Lyndon's affections; wounded in a duel with Barry; shown Lady Lyndon's letters to Barry.

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LLLady LyndonLBLord BullingdonPVPrince VictorBLBarry LyndonRHRoaring Harry …GPGeorge Poynings

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See George Poynings in ix i appear in a manner becoming my name and lineage
See George Poynings in XIV: I Return to Ireland, and Exhibit My Splendour and Generosity in That Kingdom