A Prefect’s Uncle · Character

Bishop

A schoolboy nicknamed for his clerical gravity, whose fists settle House disputes and whose unexplained absence from the M.C.C. match plunges him into disgrace.

supporting

Also known as The Bishop, VII The Bishop, IX The Bishop Finishes, the Bishop

First appearance: vii the bishop goes for a ride

As a supporting figure in A Prefect’s Uncle, Bishop is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Present during the conversation between Gethryn and Farnie; Gethryn is referred to as 'the Bishop'.

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The Bishop—Gethryn to masters and prefects—is head of Leicester's House and the school's best bowler, a boy whose quiet authority is backed by a willingness to knock Monk's feet from under him when words fail. His refusal to explain where he vanished during the M.C.C. match turns the whole school against him, and his stubborn silence in the face of Norris's outrage becomes the central mystery of the early chapters. He matters because his honour, not his cricket, is what is really on trial.

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Character Web

33 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Professional

Character groups

School staff and visitors
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

Norris reaches his emotional peak of despair and self-loathing after abandoning his team, then undergoes a psy…

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Relationships

Norris
friendship · positive
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the… How this plays out →
Mr. Gethryn
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Marriott
professional · ambivalent
R. Farnie
friendship · positive
Leicester
friendship · positive
Wilson
friendship · positive
Mr. Marriott
professional · ambivalent
Norris
friendship · positive
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the… How this plays out →
Leicester
friendship · positive
Wilson
friendship · positive
Mr. Gethryn
professional · ambivalent
Norris
friendship · positive
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the… How this plays out →

Norris
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.
Mr. Gethryn
Bishop and Mr. Gethryn interact frequently in a school context, likely as student and master.
Mr. Marriott
Bishop and Mr. Marriott have a professional relationship, likely student and teacher.
R. Farnie
Bishop and R. Farnie are friends or close schoolmates, frequently interacting.
Leicester
Bishop and Leicester are companions and fellow students, sharing many interactions.
Wilson
Bishop and Wilson are companions, likely fellow students with a friendly dynamic.
Mr. Marriott
Bishop and Mr. Marriott have a professional relationship, likely student and teacher.
Norris
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.
Leicester
Bishop and Leicester are companions and fellow students, sharing many interactions.
Wilson
Bishop and Wilson are companions, likely fellow students with a friendly dynamic.
Mr. Gethryn
Bishop and Mr. Gethryn interact frequently in a school context, likely as student and master.
Norris
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Bishop appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: The Uncle Makes Himself at Home
Present during the conversation between Gethryn and Farnie; Gethryn is referred to as 'the Bishop'.
XII: “We, the Undersigned—”
Alias for Gethryn; intervenes in the bullying and later reflects on the incident.
Versus Charchester (At Charchester)
Scores 28 not out in the match but is dissatisfied with his bowling performance; sulks separately from Norris on the return journey.

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