The Magnificent Ambersons (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Booth Tarkington
- First Published: 1918
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: 1873-early twentieth century
- Setting: A midwestern city
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Family or family life, United States or Americans, Twentieth century, Nineteenth century, Midwest, 1910’s, 1920’s, Upper classes, Wealth
- Locales: Midwest (U.S.)
Characters Discussed
George Amberson Minafer, the protagonist, the only offspring of Isabel Amberson’s marriage to Wilbur Minafer. During his childhood, when the Ambersons dominate their Midland town, George is spoiled by his mother, becoming a source of irritation to the community. His contempt for those who are not of his own class makes the townspeople yearn for his downfall. He is proud of his status and his powerful family. He falls in love with Lucy Morgan when he is a college student and at his social peak. George, unlike Lucy’s father, Eugene Morgan, is without a...
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