The Magnificent Ambersons · Character
Sydney Amberson
George's uncle, a somewhat frivolous member of the Amberson family.
minor
Also known as Uncle Sydney, Sydney, my Uncle Sydney, Sydney Amberson, Mist’ Sydney
First appearance: i
Sydney Amberson shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
George points him out as a prospective ambassador; he is described as an exaggerated Amberson, pompous and portly, with an Edward the Seventh beard.
Sydney Amberson first appears in 0000 i.
In IV: George points him out as a prospective ambassador; he is described as an exaggerated Amberson, pompous and portly, with an Edward the Seventh beard.
Later, in XIII: Involved in the dispute over the estate; wants early inheritance to move abroad.
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- Other
Character groups
- Amberson family and associates
- Minor characters and servants
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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