George Wilson is a character from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. He is depicted as a struggling mechanic and owner of a garage in the desolate area known as the Valley of Ashes. George is portrayed as a hardworking but desperate man, deeply affected by the loss of his wife, Myrtle Wilson. In the story, George becomes increasingly distraught after Myrtle's tragic death, which he believes is caused by Jay Gatsby's car. His grief leads him to seek revenge, ultimately culminating in a series of tragic events that highlight the themes of loss and the American Dream in the novel.