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George Wilson

George Wilson is a fictional character from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." He is a poor, honest man who owns a small gas station and garage in the Valley of Ashes, a desolate industrial area. Wilson is married to Myrtle Wilson, who is unfaithful to him. Throughout the story, he is portrayed as a tragic, passive figure who is deeply affected by the chaos and moral decay surrounding him. His character highlights themes of innocence, wealth disparity, and the destructive consequences of the American Dream.