# Adam Gordon — The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner character guide

> Adam Gordon in The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gordon, Mr. Adam Gordon

**First appearance:** 0002-the-editor-s-narrative

## Who they are

A friend of George Colwan, present during the fatal duel.

## Relationships

### [Robert Wringhim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_private_memoirs_and_confessions_of_a_justifi_se/characters/robert_wringhim)

_rivalry_

Hostile acquaintances, with Adam Gordon likely siding with George Colwan against Robert's fanaticism.

### [George Colwan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_private_memoirs_and_confessions_of_a_justifi_se/characters/george_colwan)

_friendship_

Close friends and companions, with Adam Gordon supporting George in social and personal matters.

### [Robert Wringhim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_private_memoirs_and_confessions_of_a_justifi_se/characters/robert_wringhim)

_rivalry_

Hostile acquaintances, with Adam Gordon likely siding with George Colwan against Robert's fanaticism.

### [George Colwan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_private_memoirs_and_confessions_of_a_justifi_se/characters/george_colwan)

_friendship_

Close friends and companions, with Adam Gordon supporting George in social and personal matters.

## In the story

### [The Editor’s Narrative](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_private_memoirs_and_confessions_of_a_justifi_se/chapters/the-editor-s-narrative)

A friend of George who attempts to reason with Robert during the cricket game.

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