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Georgy Osborne

Amelia's cherished little son, whose copybooks and drawings she displays like miracles to make old Mr. Osborne repent his cruelty.

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Also known as little Georgy, Georgy, Master Georgy, George Sedley Osborne

First appearance: Widow and Mother

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Amelia's infant son, a cherubic child with his father's eyes, becomes the center of her world and a symbol of hope and continuity.

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With Amelia Sedley (family): Amelia is the doting, overprotective mother of her son Georgy, who becomes the center of her life after George's death. With Amelia Sedley (family): Amelia is the doting, overprotective mother of her son Georgy, who becomes the center of her life after George's death. With Amelia Sedley (family): Amelia is the doting, overprotective mother of her son Georgy, who becomes the center of her life after George's death.

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Widow and Mother
Amelia's infant son, a cherubic child with his father's eyes, becomes the center of her world and a symbol of hope and continuity.
A Family in a Very Small Way
Grows up delicate, sensitive, and imperious, ruling his small world and showing a strong likeness to his father.
XLII: Which Treats of the Osborne Family
Amelia's young son, who is described as a noble little boy and is allowed to visit the Misses Dobbin at Denmark Hill.
In Which the Reader Has to Double the Cape
Mentioned in Amelia's letter as sending his love to his godpapa Dobbin.
Struggles and Trials
Amelia's son, who attends school and brings home prizes. He is eager for new clothes at Christmas and later visits his grandfather, reporting the encounter to his mother.
Contains a Vulgar Incident
Amelia's son, who is sent to live with his wealthy grandfather and quickly adopts a new, imperious manner.
Georgy Is Made a Gentleman
Now living with his grandfather, he enjoys luxury and begins to look down on the old man's ignorance; he buys a miniature of himself for his mother.
Eothen
Visits his mother occasionally, patronizes his grandfather Sedley, and is being sent to school.
LVIII: Our Friend the Major
Amelia's son, living with his grandfather Mr. Osborne; his miniature and academic achievements are proudly discussed.
Returns to the Genteel World
A clever and mischievous boy who mimics his uncle Jos, respects Dobbin, and is fond of hearing stories about his father; he shows a repentant side when Dobbin teaches him a lesson at the theatre.
LXII: Am Rhein
Present on the tour, often ahead climbing towers or trees while the adults walk below.
Amantium Irae
Recognizes Becky from the Rouge et Noir gambling den and agrees to keep the secret from his mother.
LXVII: Which Contains Births, Marriages, and Deaths
Grows into a dashing young gentleman; becomes a confidant of his mother and admires Dobbin.

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