The Amityville Horror

As a protagonist, George serves as the primary lens through which the narrative explores the psychological and physical deterioration of a family man under supernatural assault. Initially, George is depicted as a capable and ambitious 28-year-old land surveyor, embodying the stereotypical American husband and father. He is the owner of a third-generation family business and is driven by the desire to provide an ideal home for his new wife and stepchildren. The house at 112 Ocean Avenue represents the pinnacle of this aspiration. His practicality is evident in his initial disregard for the property’s gruesome history, focusing instead on its value and potential. “The tragic history of 112 Ocean Avenue didn’t matter to George, Kathy, or their three children. This was still the home they had always wanted” (12). This grounded starting point establishes him as a rational, hardworking individual, making his subsequent transformation all the more significant. George’s willingness to look past the house’s tragic history to move up the social ladder and own his dream home also acts as a metaphor for a willingness to build a seemingly perfect life on a rotten foundation, highlighting the theme of