Character guide

Bertram Wooster

major

Also known as Bertie, young Bertie, Bertram, Wooster, Bertie Wooster, old Bertram

The narrator and protagonist, a wealthy young gentleman often entangled in others' romantic schemes.

Jeeves

major

Also known as Mr. Jeeves, Trust Jeeves, This Jeeves

Bertie's brilliant valet who masterfully resolves the plot's complications.

Gussie Fink-Nottle

major

Also known as Gussie, Fink-Nottle, young Gussie, Augustus Fink-Nottle, Augustus

A shy newt-fancier who seeks to propose to Madeline Bassett.

Aunt Dahlia

major

Also known as Dahlia

Bertie's formidable aunt who runs a magazine and hosts at Brinkley Court.

Tuppy Glossop

supporting

Also known as young Tuppy Glossop, Tuppy, Glossop, young Glossop, poor old Tuppy

Bertie's friend and Angela's fiancé, prone to misunderstandings.

Angela

supporting

Also known as Miss Angela, young Angela

Aunt Dahlia's daughter and Tuppy's fiancée.

Madeline Bassett

supporting

Also known as Miss Bassett, Madeline, the Bassett

A sentimental young woman whom Gussie and others pursue.

Uncle Tom

supporting

Also known as Thomas, Tom, poor old Tom, old Tom Travers, Travers

Aunt Dahlia's husband, a portly gentleman fond of food and drink.

Anatole

supporting

Also known as Monsieur Anatole, Good old Anatole

The Travers' French chef, whose cooking is legendary.

Cyril

minor

Also known as Uncle Cyril

Bertie's uncle who appears briefly at Brinkley Court.

Seppings

minor

Also known as Mr. Seppings

The butler at Brinkley Court.

Aunt Agatha

minor

Also known as Agatha, My Aunt Agatha

Bertie's stern aunt who disapproves of his lifestyle.

Pongo Twistleton

minor

Also known as Pongo

A friend of Bertie's mentioned in passing.

Mr. Glossop

minor

Also known as Whereupon Mr. Glossop

Tuppy's father, a doctor who appears briefly.

G. G. Simmons

minor

Also known as Simmons, Master G. G. Simmons, Master Simmons

A schoolboy who wins a prize at the fancy dress ball.

Old Sippy

minor

Also known as Mr. Sipperley, Sipperley

An old friend of Bertie's who appears at the Drones Club.

P. K. Purvis

minor

A minor character mentioned at the Drones Club.

Freddie Widgeon

minor

A Drones Club member and friend of Bertie's.

Biffy

minor

A friend of Bertie's mentioned in conversation.

Bosher

minor

Also known as Alfred, Major-General Sir Wilfred Bosher, Sir Wilfred Bosher, General Bosher

A general who appears at the fancy dress ball.

Attila

minor

Also known as dear old Attila

Bertie's dog, mentioned affectionately.

Mrs. Travers

minor

Also known as Travers

Aunt Dahlia's full name, used occasionally.

Nicholls

minor

A servant at Brinkley Court.

Jackson

minor

A minor servant mentioned briefly.