All My Sons George Deever Quotes

George Deever

Quote 1

George: He's a little man. That's what happens to suckers, you know. It's good I went to him in time – another year there'd be nothing left but his smell. (2.225)

This is George's introduction to the topic of "Ann, there's no way in hell you are marrying into this family." George includes Chris in his condemnation of Joe.

George Deever

Quote 2

George: I saw your factory on the way from the station. It looks like General Motors. (2.400)

For George, the successful factory is a symbol of the injustice Joe inflicted on his father. Joe gets rich; Steve gets imprisoned.

George: The court didn't know your father! But you know him. You know in your heart Joe did it. (2.256)

George doesn't believe the court carried out justice. So he's trying to carry out a little bit here by taking Ann away from Chris.