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Sir George Orreyed

Sir George Orreyed, a dissolute baronet of Aubrey's old set, has married the actress Dodo and now drifts through society as a cautionary example of ruinous pleasure.

supporting

Also known as George Orreyed, the late George Orreyed, George, Orreyed, Sir George

First appearance: act i

As a supporting figure in The Second Mrs. Tanqueray, Sir George Orreyed is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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Character Web

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PTPaula TanquerayATAubrey TanquerayJAJayneMHMabel HerveyLOLady OrreyedSGSir George Orreyed

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  • Social
  • Friendship
  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Social and Romantic Entanglements
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting and Professional Roles

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Breaking point

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See Sir George Orreyed in act i
See Sir George Orreyed in act i
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