# X: Instruction in Deportment explained — Piccadilly Jim

> Chapter companion for Piccadilly Jim by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

In the gymnasium, Jerry Mitchell exercises while Ogden Ford taunts him about his nose, leading Jerry to lose his temper and spank Ogden, which brings Mrs. Pett rushing upstairs.

## Themes in this chapter

### Comedy of Manners and Satire

The chapter satirizes social pretensions and the absurdity of Ogden's spoiled behavior and Jerry's vain sensitivity about his nose.

### Family Dynamics and Obligation

Jerry's fear of Mrs. Pett's wrath highlights the power dynamics in the household and Ogden's protected status.

## Character check-ins

### Jerry Mitchell

Exercising in the gymnasium, provoked by Ogden's taunts about his nose, eventually spanks Ogden.

### Ogden Ford

Observes Jerry, taunts him about his nose and appearance, gets spanked.

### Mrs. Pett

Hears Ogden's screams from the drawing-room and rushes upstairs to the gymnasium.

## Key lines

> What are you doing?

Ogden asks Jerry what he is doing.

_Ogden's curiosity about Jerry's exercise._

> You’ve got a funny nose

Ogden comments that Jerry's nose looks funny.

_Ogden's taunt that provokes Jerry._

> I saw an advertisement in a magazine the other day of a sort of machine for altering the shape of noses.

Ogden suggests Jerry buy a nose-straightening device from a magazine ad.

_Ogden's insensitive suggestion adds to Jerry's irritation._

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