# Getting Married — Character guide

> Key figures in Getting Married by George Bernard Shaw.

- [Mrs. Bridgenorth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/mrs_bridgenorth_george.md): A central figure in the marriage debate, hostess and mother of the bride.
- [Reginald Hotchkiss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/reginald_hotchkiss.md): A witty and provocative guest who challenges conventional marriage views.
- [Lesbia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/lesbia.md): A young woman engaged to be married, questioning societal expectations.
- [Leo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/leo.md): Lesbia's fiancé, earnest and emotionally volatile about their upcoming wedding.
- [Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/collins.md): The bishop's chaplain and a pragmatic voice on marriage law.
- [The General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/the_general.md): A retired military man and father of the bride, gruff and traditional.
- [Edith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/edith.md): The bride-to-be, sister of Lesbia, navigating her own wedding anxieties.
- [Cecil Sykes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/cecil_sykes.md): Edith's fiancé, a gentleman caught in the pre-wedding turmoil.
- [The Bishop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/the_bishop.md): A clerical figure who presides over the wedding and offers moral commentary.
- [Boxer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/boxer.md): An older relative, jovial and fond of the younger generation.
- [Polly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/polly.md): A servant or companion, involved in household affairs.
- [Rejjy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/rejjy.md): A nickname for a family member, possibly Reginald, affectionate and teasing.
- [Alfred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/alfred.md): A male relative or guest, mentioned in passing.
- [Soames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/soames.md): A servant or minor functionary in the household.
- [Anthony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/anthony.md): A religious figure or elder, possibly a priest.
- [Alice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/alice.md): A young woman, possibly a friend or sister of Lesbia.
- [Slattox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/slattox.md): A surname mentioned in connection with Edith, possibly a suitor.
- [The Beadle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/getting_married_se/characters/the_beadle.md): A minor official present at the wedding ceremony.

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