# George Brattle — The Vicar of Bullhampton character guide > George Brattle in The Vicar of Bullhampton by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** old Brattle, Brattle, the miller, Mr. Brattle **First appearance:** 0006-v-the-miller ## Snapshot The miller of Bullhampton, a proud and stubborn father whose estranged daughter Carry's disgrace weighs on him more than he will ever admit. ## Who they are George Brattle is a respectable tradesman whose family has been shadowed by scandal: his daughter Carry has left home and his son Sam is entangled in trouble. He is a man of stern principle and deep feeling, caught between his sense of shame and his buried love for his children. His reluctance to forgive and his pride in his position make him a quiet but persistent source of tension in the parish, and his dealings with the Vicar over Carry's fate test both his patience and his conscience. ## Relationships ### [Mr. Fenwick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/mr_fenwick) _friendship_ George, a miller, respects Fenwick as a friend and ally, often seeking his advice regarding family troubles. ### [Sam Brattle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/sam_brattle) _family_ George is Sam's older brother, who feels a mix of anger and protective responsibility for Sam's wayward behavior. ### [Carry Brattle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/carry_brattle) _family_ Carry is George's sister, and he struggles with shame and a desire to protect her from societal scorn. ### [Mr. Fenwick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/mr_fenwick) _friendship_ George, a miller, respects Fenwick as a friend and ally, often seeking his advice regarding family troubles. ### [Sam Brattle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/sam_brattle) _family_ George is Sam's older brother, who feels a mix of anger and protective responsibility for Sam's wayward behavior. ### [Mr. Fenwick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/mr_fenwick) _friendship_ George, a miller, respects Fenwick as a friend and ally, often seeking his advice regarding family troubles. ### [Carry Brattle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/carry_brattle) _family_ Carry is George's sister, and he struggles with shame and a desire to protect her from societal scorn. ## In the story ### [The Vicar of Bullhampton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/the-vicar-of-bullhampton) The miller, a respected but troubled figure in the parish. ### [I: Bullhampton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/i-bullhampton) The miller, referred to as Jacob Brattle, who is at odds with his landlord over mill repairs. ### [Sam Brattle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/iii-sam-brattle) Mentioned as Sam's father; Fenwick hopes to spare him and the family from the full truth of Sam's actions. ### [The Miller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/v-the-miller) The miller, a hardworking but bitter and litigious man, brooding over past injuries and his daughter Carry's fate. ### [VI: Brattle's Mill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/vi-brattle-s-mill) The miller, sitting outside smoking; he is suspicious and uncommunicative with Mr. Fenwick. ### [The Miller's Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/vii-the-miller-s-wife) The miller; described as a 'Pagan' who rarely speaks but shows affection for Sam; Fenwick wishes he were as honest as his father. ### [Crunch'em Can't Be Had](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/x-crunch-em-can-t-be-had) The miller is overseeing mill repairs with Sam's help, and has reconciled with his son. ### [XI: Don’t You Be Afeard About Me](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xi-don-t-you-be-afeard-about-me) The miller, seen standing sadly before the mill, lamenting the timing of repairs. ### [XII: Bone'm and His Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xii-bone-m-and-his-master) Silent and stricken at the mill when the magistrate arrives. ### [The Police at Fault](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xv-the-police-at-fault) The old miller; initially resistant to legal help, later yields to repairs but remains deeply sorrowful and withdrawn. ### [Sam Brattle Returns Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xix-sam-brattle-returns-home) The miller; cold and reluctant to discuss Sam's innocence, but agrees to pay the lawyer's bill. ### [What the Fenwicks Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xxii-what-the-fenwicks-thought-about-it) Sam's father, who had praised Sam's hard work but now refuses to say where Sam has gone. ### [XXVII: “I Never Shamed None of Them.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xxvii-i-never-shamed-none-of-them) The miller refuses to forgive Carry, insisting she has shamed the family, and angrily rejects Fenwick's intercession. ### [XXVIII: Mrs. Brattle’s Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xxviii-mrs-brattle-s-journey) Seen standing at the mill door when Mrs. Brattle returns; speaks briefly and sternly, showing his hard and unforgiving nature. ### [Bullhampton News](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xxxiv-bullhampton-news) Remains cold toward Fenwick, avoiding him since the Vicar's attempt to discuss Carry. ### [Sam Brattle Goes Off Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xxxvi-sam-brattle-goes-off-again) Quarreled with Sam over Carry, struck at him with a mill-bolt, and cursed him. ### [The Three Honest Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xxxix-the-three-honest-men) Carry's eldest brother, a prosperous farmer near Fordingbridge, whom Fenwick considers approaching for help. ### [Trotter's Buildings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xl-trotter-s-buildings) Carry's prosperous elder brother; Mr. Fenwick plans to visit him at Startup Farm to ask him to take Carry in. ### [Startup Farm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xli-startup-farm) Farmer at Startup; initially resistant to helping Carry, offers money but refuses her a home; ultimately leaves decision to his wife. ### [Mr. Quickenham, Q.C.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xlii-mr-quickenham-q-c) Identified as the oldest man in the parish with good memory; Mr. Quickenham plans to interview him about the land. ### [Sam Brattle Is Wanted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/xlvii-sam-brattle-is-wanted) The miller; remains silent when told the police want Sam again; walks away into the mill. ### [The Grinder and His Comrade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/li-the-grinder-and-his-comrade) Receives news of Sam's innocence from Fenwick with restrained gratitude, acknowledging the comfort it will bring his wife. ### [Carry Brattle’s Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/lii-carry-brattle-s-journey) The miller, father of Carry and Fanny; not directly present but discussed as likely to disapprove of Fanny's journey. ### [The Fatted Calf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/liii-the-fatted-calf) The stern miller who initially refuses to yield but eventually allows Carry to stay, though he does not speak to her. ### [The Miller Tells His Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/lxiii-the-miller-tells-his-troubles) Sends Carry a £20 note but declines to be seen with her in Salisbury. ### [At the Mill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/lxvi-at-the-mill) Decides to accompany Carry to Salisbury; remains stern but shows a slight softening by giving her a cushion. ### [The Squire Is Very Obstinate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/lxviii-the-squire-is-very-obstinate) The miller sits beside Carry in the witness room, leaning on his stick and looking down. ### [The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/lxix-the-trial) Accompanies Carry to Salisbury, remains silent and grim throughout, but offers her a rare word of comfort before she testifies. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/chapters/lxxiii-conclusion) The miller forgives Carry but remains haunted by shame; he refuses religious conversion and faces death stoically. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters/george_brattle - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicar_of_bullhampton_se/characters