# George Merry — Treasure Island character guide

> George Merry in Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** George, Merry, the struggling Merry

**First appearance:** 0036-xxviii-in-the-enemy-s-camp

## Who they are

A fierce mutineer who challenges Silver's authority.

## Relationships

### [Long John Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/long_john_silver)

_rivalry_

George Merry is a rebellious pirate who challenges Silver's authority, leading to internal conflict among the mutineers.

### [Long John Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/long_john_silver)

_rivalry_

George Merry is a rebellious pirate who challenges Silver's authority, leading to internal conflict among the mutineers.

### [Long John Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/long_john_silver)

_rivalry_

George Merry is a rebellious pirate who challenges Silver's authority, leading to internal conflict among the mutineers.

## In the story

### [In the Enemy’s Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxviii-in-the-enemy-s-camp)

A yellow-eyed pirate who leads the council against Silver, asserting the crew's right to deliberate.

### [The Black Spot Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxix-the-black-spot-again)

Leads the deposition attempt, presents the Black Spot, and is later put on sentinel duty as punishment.

### [On Parole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxx-on-parole)

George is at the door of the blockhouse, spitting and spluttering, as the doctor treats the men.

### [The Treasure-Hunt—Flint’s Pointer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxxi-the-treasure-hunt-flint-s-pointer)

One of the mutineers, mentioned as part of the group on the treasure hunt.

### [The Treasure-Hunt—The Voice Among the Trees](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/chapters/xxxii-the-treasure-hunt-the-voice-among-the-trees)

One of the pirates, terrified by the voice but relieved by Silver's explanation; leads the final rush to the treasure pit.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters/george_merry
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/treasure_island_se/characters