Jeeves Stories · Chapter
Comrade Bingo explained
Bingo Little, now a member of the 'Sons of the Red Dawn,' pursues Charlotte Corday Rowbotham while competing with Comrade Butt.
What happens
Bingo Little, now a member of the 'Sons of the Red Dawn,' pursues Charlotte Corday Rowbotham while competing with Comrade Butt. He orchestrates a scheme involving a threatening letter to his uncle, Lord Bittlesham, to obtain funds for betting on Ocean Breeze. The scheme backfires when his identity is revealed, leading to his retreat to the country and the end of his romantic hopes. Jeeves inadvertently causes the trouble but is rewarded by Bertie.
Themes in this chapter
Deception and Identity
Bingo's hidden identity as a revolutionary and his deceptive letter to his uncle highlight the theme of deception.
Money and Dependence
Bingo's financial schemes and reliance on his uncle's money underscore the theme of monetary dependence.
Characters to notice
- Bingo Little
Deeply involved with the Red Dawn and pursuing Charlotte; devises a scheme to get money from his uncle.
- Bertie Wooster
Narrator and observer of Bingo's antics; loses money on Ocean Breeze and later rewards Jeeves.
- Jeeves
Inadvertently reveals Bingo's identity to Butt, causing trouble; later advances Bingo money and is rewarded by Bertie.
- Comrade Butt
Bingo's rival for Charlotte; gloomy and jealous after being eclipsed.
- Old Bittlesham
Bingo's uncle; receives a threatening letter from Bingo and is terrified.
Key passages
“I think I've got him licked, Bertie. Charlotte is coming to the Zoo with me this afternoon. Alone.”
Bingo believes he has defeated his rival Butt, as Charlotte has agreed to go out with him alone.
Bingo's confidence in his romantic pursuit.
“I took the liberty of advancing him ten pounds on your behalf to meet current expenses.”
Jeeves lent Bingo ten pounds from Bertie's funds to cover his immediate needs.
Jeeves' proactive assistance to Bingo.