Getting Married · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Getting Married by George Bernard Shaw.
Mrs. Bridgenorth
major
Also known as Mrs. George, Mrs. Bridgenorth George, Mrs. George Rising
A central figure in the marriage debate, hostess and mother of the bride.
Reginald Hotchkiss
major
Also known as Sinjon Hotchkiss, Hotchkiss, Reginald, St. John Hotchkiss
A witty and provocative guest who challenges conventional marriage views.
Lesbia
major
Also known as Lesbia Grantham, Lesbia Alice, Miss Lesbia
A young woman engaged to be married, questioning societal expectations.
Leo
major
Also known as Leo To Lesbia, Leo Naughty, Leo Weeping, Leo Rising
Lesbia's fiancé, earnest and emotionally volatile about their upcoming wedding.
Collins
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Bridgenorth Collins, Mr. Collins, Mr. Alderman Collins, William Collins
The bishop's chaplain and a pragmatic voice on marriage law.
The General
supporting
Also known as General Bridgenorth, Mr. Bridgenorth
A retired military man and father of the bride, gruff and traditional.
Edith
supporting
Also known as Miss Edith, Edith Shocked, Edie, Edith Cecil
The bride-to-be, sister of Lesbia, navigating her own wedding anxieties.
Cecil Sykes
supporting
Also known as Cecil, Mr. Cecil Sykes, Sykes, poor Cecil
Edith's fiancé, a gentleman caught in the pre-wedding turmoil.
The Bishop
supporting
Also known as Bishop, The Bishop Mrs. Collins
A clerical figure who presides over the wedding and offers moral commentary.
Boxer
minor
Also known as Uncle Boxer
An older relative, jovial and fond of the younger generation.
Polly
minor
Also known as Mrs. George Polly
A servant or companion, involved in household affairs.
Rejjy
minor
Also known as Uncle Rejjy, Leo Rejjy
A nickname for a family member, possibly Reginald, affectionate and teasing.
Alfred
minor
Also known as Mrs. Bridgenorth Alfred
A male relative or guest, mentioned in passing.
Soames
minor
Also known as Soames Woman, Soames Whispering, Mr. Soames
A servant or minor functionary in the household.
Anthony
minor
Also known as Father Anthony, Mrs. George Anthony
A religious figure or elder, possibly a priest.
Alice
minor
Also known as Lesbia Alice
A young woman, possibly a friend or sister of Lesbia.
Slattox
minor
Also known as Edith Slattox
A surname mentioned in connection with Edith, possibly a suitor.
Major Billiter
minor
Also known as Billiter, The Billiter
A military acquaintance of the General.
The Beadle
minor
Also known as Beadle
A minor official present at the wedding ceremony.
