# Eugene Morgan — The Magnificent Ambersons character guide > Eugene Morgan in The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Eugene Morgan, Mr. Morgan, Gene Morgan, Morgan, Eugene, Gene, dear old Eugene, Morgan— **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Snapshot Inventor and automobile pioneer, once dismissed as an unsuitable suitor for Isabel Amberson, now returning to town with a daughter and a future the old families can't see coming. ## Who they are Eugene Morgan was young Isabel's suitor before she married Wilbur Minafer, and he returns years later as a widower, an inventor, and a believer in the noisy, smelly machines everyone else mocks. He speaks of faith as what carves the fewest lines into a face, and his serene confidence in the future quietly indicts the Ambersons' faith in their own name. His rekindled feeling for Isabel and his daughter Lucy's entanglement with George place him at the exact hinge where the old order and the new one collide. ## Relationships ### [Fanny Minafer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/fanny_minafer) _friendship_ Eugene is kind to Fanny, but she harbors unrequited romantic feelings for him, creating a tense dynamic. ### [Lucy Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/lucy_morgan) _family_ Eugene is Lucy's loving father, and he is protective of her, especially regarding her relationship with George. ### [Fanny Minafer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/fanny_minafer) _friendship_ Eugene is kind to Fanny, but she harbors unrequited romantic feelings for him, creating a tense dynamic. ### [Fanny Minafer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/fanny_minafer) _friendship_ Eugene is kind to Fanny, but she harbors unrequited romantic feelings for him, creating a tense dynamic. ### [Lucy Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/lucy_morgan) _family_ Eugene is Lucy's loving father, and he is protective of her, especially regarding her relationship with George. ### [Lucy Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/lucy_morgan) _family_ Eugene is Lucy's loving father, and he is protective of her, especially regarding her relationship with George. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/i) Not directly mentioned in this chapter. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/iv) Leaning gracefully on the mantelpiece in the card room, he waves a gracious salutation to George, who does not immediately recognize him. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/vi) Discussed by George and his uncle; talks with Mr. Kinney about George's character and Isabel's view of her son. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/vii) Drives the horseless carriage carrying Isabel, Fanny, and George Amberson; appears in high spirits. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/viii) Drives the horseless carriage; reassures the group after the accident; speaks familiarly with Isabel, calling her 'Isabel' and remarking on her character. ### [The Cotillion and the Sleighbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/ix) Socializes with Isabel, Fanny, and Amelia at the cotillion; dances with Isabel later. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/x) Returns to town to build an automobile factory, laughs at the quarrel between George and Fred, and reflects on George's arrogance and sensitivity. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xii) Greets George at the door, then leaves to talk with his foreman. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xiii) Referenced as the subject of gossip and Fanny's long-standing affection; described as a 'knight' by George Amberson. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xv) Observes George's character with a mix of amusement and concern, noting that the deepest lines on faces come from lack of faith. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xvi) Mentioned as having traveled back with George and Isabel; George teases Fanny about him. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xvii) Proud of his factory, emotionally moved by Isabel's praise, and struggles with the car's engine. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xviii) Plays chess with Lucy, pleased to win three games; his automobiles are a topic of conversation. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xix) Drives with Lucy, waves cordially at George. At dinner, he responds philosophically to George's attack on automobiles, then leaves early. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xx) Mentioned as the object of George's dislike; he visits the house but avoids Sunday dinners. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxi) The man with whom Isabel is rumored to be in love; George snubs him and his mother in the yard. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxii) The man with whom Isabel is rumored to be romantically involved. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxiii) Eugene is discussed as the man Isabel is rumored to marry, and George finds the idea monstrous. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxiv) Arrives confidently for a driving engagement with Isabel, but is turned away by George. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxvi) Writes a letter to Isabel pleading with her to be strong and choose her own happiness, warning that George's will must be beaten. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxvii) Mentioned as being glum and meeting with Uncle George Amberson in the library; Lucy notes he has not told her about George's confrontation. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxviii) Completes a grand new house north of the Amberson Addition; learns of George's confrontation and harbors a lasting anger. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxix) Comes to see Isabel but is turned away by George on the doctor's advice. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxxi) Offered help but is refused by the family due to pride. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxxiii) Mentioned indirectly through the past; not present in the chapter. ### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxxiv) George senses hatred from him; Lucy tells him a parable about Vendonah. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/xxxv) Reads about George's accident but remains bitter; visits a psychic in an attempt to contact Isabel. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/eugene_morgan - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters