School Stories · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in School Stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
Charteris
major
Also known as Mine, he, himself
A clever and manipulative schoolboy who often orchestrates schemes and pranks.
Dunstable
major
Also known as Mr. P. A. Dunstable, P. A. Dunstable, Linton
A schoolboy known for his rivalry with Charteris and his blunt personality.
Pillingshot
major
Also known as young Pillingshot, cad Pillingshot
A boastful and often scheming schoolboy who frequently gets into trouble.
P. St. H. Harrison
supporting
Also known as Harrison
A schoolboy with a tendency for minor deceptions and self-importance.
Smith
supporting
Also known as Scott, Great Scott
A schoolboy often involved in the various escapades and conversations.
G. Montgomery Chapple
supporting
Also known as Montgomery, Chapple
A schoolboy known for his distinctive mannerisms and role in school life.
Frederick Wackerbath Bradshaw
supporting
Also known as Bradshaw, the talented Frederick, the wretched Bradshaw
A schoolboy with a flair for storytelling and getting into scrapes.
The Babe
supporting
Also known as Babe
A younger schoolboy who is often the target or observer of pranks.
Tony Graham
supporting
Also known as Graham, Poor old Tony
A good-natured schoolboy who often finds himself in difficult situations.
J. S. M. Babington
supporting
Also known as Babington, Mr. J. S. M. Babington, Master Babington
A studious and somewhat pompous schoolboy.
Thomas B. A. Shearne
supporting
Also known as Thomas, Tom, Shearne, Truthful Thomas
A schoolboy known for his honesty and straightforward nature.
Welch
minor
A schoolboy who participates in the various school activities and discussions.
Richard Venables
supporting
Also known as Venables, The elder Venables
An older schoolboy with a sense of authority and responsibility.
Mrs. Spencer
minor
Also known as Spencer
A matronly figure at the school who interacts with the boys.
Clephane
minor
A schoolboy who appears in various school scenes and conversations.
Mr. Mellish
minor
Also known as Mellish
A master at the school, often dealing with discipline.
Mr. Reginald Seymour
minor
Also known as Reginald, Mr. Seymour, Seymour
A master at the school, involved in teaching and school events.
Payne
minor
A schoolboy who has a notable episode of improving his behavior.
The Headmaster
supporting
Also known as the headmaster, The headmaster, the Headmaster, The Headmaster
The authoritative head of the school, dispensing justice and wisdom.
Uncle John
minor
Also known as John, the great Uncle John
A relative of one of the boys who visits the school and causes a stir.
Thomas Beauchamp Algernon
minor
Also known as Tom, Thomas
A schoolboy with a long name, often involved in school life.
Evans
minor
Also known as Whereupon Evans
A schoolboy who appears in various scenes and conversations.
Grey
minor
A schoolboy mentioned in the context of school activities.
W. G. Phipps
minor
Also known as Phipps
A schoolboy who participates in school events and discussions.
Mr. MacArthur
minor
Also known as MacArthur
A master at the school, involved in teaching and discipline.
Charles Augustus Walkinshaw
minor
Also known as Walkinshaw, Charles
A schoolboy with a formal name, appearing in school scenes.
Mr. Montagu Watson
minor
Also known as Watson, Mr. Watson, Montagu, Montagu Watson
A master at the school, known for his artistic pretensions.
Biffen
minor
A schoolboy who appears in the narrative of school life.
Henfrey
minor
A schoolboy who is part of the school community.
Mr. Dacre
minor
Also known as Dacre
A master at the school, involved in school affairs.
Mr. Appleby
minor
Also known as Appleby
A master at the school, appearing in various scenes.
John Jackson
minor
Also known as Jackson
A schoolboy who is part of the school's social fabric.
Reynolds of the Remove
minor
Also known as Reynolds
A schoolboy from a specific form, involved in school life.
Mr. Day
minor
Also known as old Day, Day
A master at the school, often mentioned in school contexts.
Captain Kettle
minor
A character from a story within the book, referenced by the boys.
Merrett
minor
Also known as the baffled Merrett, That beast Merrett, that man Merrett
A schoolboy who is often the subject of conflict or annoyance.
Mr. Merevale
minor
Also known as Merevale
A master at the school, involved in teaching.
Miss Florence Beezley
minor
Also known as Miss Beezley, no Miss Beezley, a Miss Beezley
A female character who interacts with the schoolboys.
Trentham
minor
Also known as née Miss Trentham, the practical Trentham
A female character, possibly a relative of a schoolboy.
Tom Brown
minor
Also known as Brown, Tom, the Tom Brown of part one, young Brown
A character from a book within the book, discussed by the boys.
Mr. Prater
minor
Also known as Prater
A master at the school, involved in school discipline.
Prescott
minor
A schoolboy who appears in the narrative.
Barrett
minor
A schoolboy who is part of the school community.
J. Linton
minor
Also known as Mr. C. J. Linton, Linton
A schoolboy or master, appearing in school contexts.
Kendal
minor
A schoolboy who is part of the school's social scene.
Mr. Shields
minor
Also known as Shields
A master at the school, central to a cricket cup story.
Gorrick
minor
A schoolboy who appears in various school scenes.
Mr. C. F. Spencer
minor
Also known as C. F. Spencer, Spencer, Mr. Spencer
A master at the school, involved in teaching.
Major-General Sir Everard Venables
minor
Also known as Everard Venables, Sir Everard Venables, General Sir Everard Venables
A distinguished military figure and relative of a schoolboy.
Mr. Secretary Morrison
minor
Also known as Mr. Morrison, Morrison
A master or official at the school.
Mr. Perceval
minor
A master at the school, involved in school affairs.
Dick Turpin
minor
Also known as Dick
A historical highwayman referenced by the boys in conversation.
Dorothy IV
minor
Also known as Dorothy
A character from a story or play within the book.
Mansfield
minor
A schoolboy who appears in the narrative.
Thucydides
minor
Also known as Conscience, Conscience Thucydides
A personification of conscience, used as a character in the narrative.
Dr. Adamson
minor
Also known as Adamson
A doctor who appears in the story.
Kennedy
minor
A schoolboy who is part of the school community.
Bowden
minor
A schoolboy who appears in school scenes.
The Doctor
minor
Also known as the doctor, the Doctor
A medical doctor who attends to the boys.
Mr. Hughes
minor
Also known as Hughes
A master or visitor at the school.
Dear Archie
minor
A character addressed in a letter or conversation.
Mr. Oliver Ring
minor
Also known as Mr. Ring, Ring
A master at the school, involved in teaching.
Charles Vanderpoop
minor
Also known as Charles
A character from a story or play within the book.
Mrs. Cook
minor
Also known as Cook
A cook at the school, providing meals for the boys.
Professor Burkett-Smith
minor
Also known as Burkett-Smith
A professor or master at the school.
Smythe
minor
A schoolboy who appears in the narrative.
M. Gerard
minor
Also known as Gerard
A French master or character at the school.
Dear Dick
minor
A character addressed in a letter or conversation.
Hunters Dunstable
minor
Also known as Dunstable
A relative or associate of the Dunstable family.
Brooke
minor
A schoolboy who appears in school scenes.
Trent
minor
A schoolboy who is part of the school community.
Mr. Yorke
minor
Also known as Yorke
A master at the school, involved in teaching.
Mr. John Dalgliesh
minor
Also known as John Dalgliesh, John
A character who writes a letter or is mentioned in correspondence.
Mrs. James Anthony
minor
Also known as Jim
A female character, possibly a relative of a schoolboy.
Mr. Langridge
minor
Also known as Langridge
A master at the school, involved in school affairs.
Berkeley
minor
A schoolboy who appears in the narrative.
Mace
minor
A schoolboy who is part of the school community.
Sherlock Holmes
minor
Also known as Holmes
The famous detective, referenced by the boys in conversation.
The Head
minor
Also known as the Head
Another term for the headmaster of the school.
Mr. Dexter
minor
Also known as Dexter
A master at the school, involved in teaching.
Master P. Burge
minor
Also known as Master Burge, Burge
A schoolboy who appears in school scenes.
