The Head of Kay’s · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Head of Kay’s by P. G. Wodehouse.
Fenn
major
Also known as The talented Fenn, XIV Fenn, The elder Fenn, Mr. Fenn
A talented student at Kay's house, central to the house's conflicts and his own exile.
Kennedy
major
Also known as XII Kennedy
A key student at Kay's, involved in house politics and confrontations.
Jimmy Silver
major
Also known as Silver, James, Jimmy, The astute James
An astute and influential student, often acting as a peacemaker.
Mr. Kay
major
Also known as Kay
The housemaster of Kay's house, whose name and authority are central to the story.
Walton
supporting
A student at Kay's, involved in key events and interviews with Kennedy.
Wren
supporting
Also known as Master Wren
A cunning student known for his guile and schemes.
Blackburn
minor
Also known as the Blackburn, Mr. Blackburn
A figure associated with the house, possibly a master or senior student.
Spencer
minor
Also known as the vindictive Spencer, Master Spencer
A vindictive student who causes trouble in the house.
Mulholland
minor
Also known as Mr. Mulholland
A master or adult figure at the school.
Billy Silver
supporting
Also known as young Billy Silver, young Billy, Billy, William
Jimmy Silver's younger brother, a student at the school.
Private Jones
minor
Also known as Jones
A soldier or guard encountered during camp or adventures.
Dencroft
minor
Also known as Mr. Dencroft, Dencroft's
A master or figure at the school, possibly a housemaster.
Challis
minor
A student or master mentioned in the narrative.
Perry
minor
Also known as The ingenious but not industrious Perry
An ingenious but lazy student at the school.
MacPherson
minor
A student or figure at the school, possibly Scottish.
Williams
minor
A student mentioned in passing.
Crake
minor
A student involved in house events.
Higgs
minor
Also known as Mr. Higgs, the great Higgs
A notable figure, possibly a master or senior student.
Milligan
minor
A student mentioned in the narrative.
Peel
minor
A student or figure at the school.
Wayburn
minor
A student or master mentioned in the story.
Eckleton
minor
Possibly a place name or a character; likely a school house.
Morrell
minor
A student or figure at the school.
Leveson
minor
A student mentioned in the narrative.
Maybury
minor
A student or figure at the school.
Wodyer
minor
A character with a distinctive dialect, possibly a servant or local.
Watson
minor
A student or master mentioned briefly.
Gorrick
minor
A student or figure at the school.
Baker
minor
A student mentioned in passing.
Bob
minor
Also known as Dear Bob
A friend or relative addressed in correspondence.
Curtis
minor
A student or figure at the school.
Taylor
minor
A student mentioned in the narrative.
