A Prefect’s Uncle · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in A Prefect’s Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse.
Mr. Gethryn
major
Also known as Gethryn, Mr. Allan Gethryn
An unconventional uncle who visits his nephew at school and becomes involved in the boys' affairs.
Pringle
major
Also known as IV Pringle, Langdale
A senior student and former cricket captain who takes a strong interest in school politics.
Norris
major
Also known as the justly outraged Norris, XIV Norris, The man Norris
A hot-tempered schoolboy who often clashes with others and gets into trouble.
Farnie
major
Also known as Master Reginald Farnie, V Farnie, young Farnie
A mischievous younger student who frequently causes chaos and is disciplined.
Mr. Marriott
supporting
Also known as Marriott
A master at the school who oversees the boys and maintains order.
Leicester
major
Also known as Mr. Leicester, Monk, Johnny, Jack Monk, J. Monk of Leicester
A student and house captain who is central to the cricket team and school rivalries.
Wilson
supporting
Also known as P. V. Wilson, Young Wilson, young Wilson
A schoolboy who is part of the cricket team and involved in various escapades.
Reece
supporting
A student who plays cricket and participates in school life.
Gosling
supporting
Also known as Sammy, Samuel Wilberforce Gosling, Samuel, The injured Samuel, the great Samuel
A schoolboy known for his size and strength, often involved in sports.
Baker
minor
Also known as the amazed Baker
A student who appears in various school scenes and is often surprised.
Master Lorimer
minor
Also known as Lorimer, Mr. Lorimer
A young boy at the school, possibly a relative of Miss Lorimer.
Mabel Lorimer
minor
Also known as Miss Mabel Lorimer, Miss Lorimer, the gratified Lorimer
A female visitor to the school who interacts with the boys.
Bishop
supporting
Also known as The Bishop, VII The Bishop, IX The Bishop Finishes, the Bishop
A clergyman who visits the school and becomes involved in events.
Mr. Mortimer Wells
supporting
Also known as Mr. Wells, Wells
A narrator or focal character who observes and comments on school life.
Jephson
minor
Also known as Mr. Jephson
A master at the school who teaches and disciplines students.
Danvers
minor
A student who appears in the background of school activities.
Headmaster
supporting
Also known as the Headmaster, the headmaster, The Headmaster
The authoritative head of the school who oversees discipline.
Mr. Lawrie
minor
Also known as Lawrie
A master who interacts with students and other staff members.
Robertson
minor
Also known as Mr. Robertson
A schoolboy who is part of the cricket team.
Skinner
minor
Also known as young Skinner
A younger student who appears in school scenes.
Waterford
minor
A student mentioned in passing during school events.
William
minor
A servant or minor character at the school.
Colonel
minor
Also known as the Colonel
A military figure who visits or is referenced in the story.
Young Lee
minor
Also known as Lee
A schoolboy who participates in cricket and other activities.
Baynes
minor
A student who appears in the background of school life.
Beckford
minor
Also known as the Beckford
A character associated with the school or local area.
Wogan
minor
A student who is part of the cricket team.
Dido
minor
A pet or animal character mentioned in the story.
Perkins
minor
A student who appears in school scenes.
Burgess
minor
A schoolboy mentioned in passing.
Miss Jones
minor
Also known as Jones
A female character who interacts with the school community.
Old Matthews
minor
Also known as Matthews
An older character referenced in the story.
Hill
minor
A student or staff member at the school.
Mr. Somerville Smith
minor
Also known as Mr. Smith
A master or visitor to the school.
Webster
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Reynolds
minor
Also known as The late Reynolds, the late Reynolds, Under Reynolds
A former student or master referenced in the story.
Rev. James Beckett
minor
Also known as Beckett
A clergyman who appears or is mentioned in the book.
Bates
minor
A minor character at the school.
R. Farnie
minor
Also known as Farnie senior, Farnie
A relative of the student Farnie, possibly his father.
Mr. Arthur James
minor
Also known as James, the guileful James
A character who appears in a specific episode.
Percy
minor
Also known as the great Percy
A student mentioned in the story.
Gregson
minor
A minor character at the school.
Adams
minor
A student or staff member mentioned in passing.
Watson
minor
A minor character in the narrative.
John Brown
minor
Also known as Good old John
A character referenced in the story.
Bruce
minor
A student or staff member at the school.
Carstairs
minor
A minor character in the book.
