George Osborne

Amelia Sedley

Amelia is passionately in love with the vain and unfaithful George Osborne, whom she marries and who dies at Waterloo.

Amelia Sedley

Amelia is passionately in love with the vain and unfaithful George Osborne, whom she marries and who dies at Waterloo.

Amelia Sedley

Amelia is passionately in love with the vain and unfaithful George Osborne, whom she marries and who dies at Waterloo.

The Green Silk Purse

Dines with the family; appears during the thunderstorm and finds Rebecca and Joseph in a romantic pose.

Dobbin of Ours

Shown as a popular, handsome schoolboy and later a confident lieutenant; Dobbin's idol and friend, he invites Dobbin to the Sedley dinner and Vauxhall.

Vauxhall

Accompanies Amelia to Vauxhall, buys Rebecca a hat and spenser as a parting gift, and is secretly resented by Rebecca for preventing her marriage.

XII: Quite a Sentimental Chapter

Absent for much of the chapter; his sisters claim he is always at Amelia's, but the narrator hints he is not always with her, suggesting neglect.

XIII: Sentimental and Otherwise

Revealed as engaged to Amelia; enjoys high reputation in his regiment; visits Amelia and later dines with his family, where he attempts to cajole his father.

XIII: Sentimental and Otherwise

Shows open displeasure at Amelia's presence; confronts George about the engagement after dinner.

Miss Crawley at Home

Visits Miss Crawley's home, attempts to patronize Becky, but is coolly put down by her; he makes plans with Rawdon for billiards and horse-trading.

How Captain Dobbin Bought a Piano

Mentioned as the subject of a Gazette announcement of his promotion; Rawdon speculates he will break off his engagement with Amelia due to the Sedley bankruptcy.

Who Played on the Piano Captain Dobbin Bought

Torn between his father's commands and his love for Amelia; he writes a letter asking her to come to him, and is deeply moved by Dobbin's report of her condition.

Who Played on the Piano Captain Dobbin Bought

Vindictive toward John Sedley, breaks off the engagement, and writes a brutal letter to Amelia; his hostility is fueled by past obligations and a need to justify his cruelty.

In Which Captain Dobbin Acts as the Messenger of Hymen

Reconciles with Amelia, feeling generous and powerful in his decision to marry her; also jokes about Miss Swartz's appearance and wealth.

A Quarrel About an Heiress

Schemes to marry his son George to the heiress Miss Swartz, viewing her fortune as a path to ennobling the Osborne name.

A Quarrel About an Heiress

Resists his father's command to court Miss Swartz, remaining devoted to Amelia Sedley and angered by the family's mercenary plans.

A Marriage and Part of a Honeymoon

Marries Amelia despite his father's opposition; nervous and agitated before the wedding, but later enjoys Brighton.

Captain Dobbin Proceeds on His Canvass

Though absent, his marriage to Amelia is the central event driving the chapter's action.

In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible

Furious and betrayed, he reviews George's childhood mementos and rages against the Sedley family, refusing to accept the marriage.

In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible

Absent but central; his secret marriage to Amelia is the catalyst for the chapter's conflict.

In Which All the Principal Personages Think Fit to Leave Brighton

Cheerful about the campaign, reassures Amelia, and agrees to take her to Brussels.

Between London and Chatham

Arrives in London with his bride, hosts a lavish dinner, attends the theatre alone, and confronts his father's solicitors to claim his inheritance.

In Which Amelia Joins Her Regiment

Proudly presents his wife to the regiment, escorts her to Mrs. O'Dowd's party, and enjoys her popularity.

In Which Amelia Invades the Low Countries

Hosts a dinner for the Bareacres family in Brussels; spends lavishly despite Amelia's discomfort.

Brussels

Buys a horse, flirts openly with Rebecca Crawley, gambles with Rawdon, and neglects Amelia, believing himself a man of fashion.

The Girl I Left Behind Me

Mentioned as having given Becky a watch; preoccupied with his own affairs and grief at parting from Amelia.

In Which Jos Sedley Takes Care of His Sister

Absent, having marched with his regiment; his hat and belongings remain in the house.

In Which Jos Takes Flight, and the War Is Brought to a Close

Mentioned as having bravely cut down a French lancer and survived the battle, though his fate remains a source of anxiety for Amelia.

Widow and Mother

Though deceased, George's memory looms large; his father mourns him and seeks to understand his son's final days at Waterloo.

Widow and Mother

The proud, grief-stricken father travels to Brussels to visit the battlefield and confront the reality of his son's death, haunted by their estrangement.

A Family in a Very Small Way

Deceased; his memory is kept alive through his son Georgy, who strongly resembles him in pride and manner.

A Family in a Very Small Way

Mentioned as having never concerned himself with the expenses of George's burial or Amelia's situation.

XLII: Which Treats of the Osborne Family

Now a bitter, lonely old man, his temper worsened by gout and his son's death; he tyrannizes over his daughter Jane and lives a life of gloomy routine.

Struggles and Trials

George Osborne's father, who offers to take Georgy as his heir and make Amelia an allowance, but his proposal is angrily rejected.

Georgy Is Made a Gentleman

Proud of Georgy, he indulges him with luxuries and plans a grand future for him, though his own ignorance is exposed.

Eothen

Takes pride in humiliating his old rival Sedley by offering financial aid, and provides money for Georgy's upbringing.

In Which Two Lights Are Put Out

Attends his grandfather's funeral and is noted by old Mr. Osborne.

In Which Two Lights Are Put Out

Begins to acknowledge Major Dobbin's social standing and reputation.

In Which We Meet an Old Acquaintance

Receives lessons from Major Dobbin and a German master, and rides out.