# Bishop — A Prefect’s Uncle character guide

> Bishop in A Prefect’s Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0006-vii-the-bishop-goes-for-a-ride

## Snapshot

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.

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Norris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/norris)

_friendship_

Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.

### [Mr. Gethryn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_gethryn)

_professional_

Bishop and Mr. Gethryn interact frequently in a school context, likely as student and master.

### [Mr. Marriott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_marriott)

_professional_

Bishop and Mr. Marriott have a professional relationship, likely student and teacher.

### [R. Farnie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/r_farnie)

_friendship_

Bishop and R. Farnie are friends or close schoolmates, frequently interacting.

### [Leicester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/leicester)

_friendship_

Bishop and Leicester are companions and fellow students, sharing many interactions.

### [Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/wilson)

_friendship_

Bishop and Wilson are companions, likely fellow students with a friendly dynamic.

### [Mr. Marriott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_marriott)

_professional_

Bishop and Mr. Marriott have a professional relationship, likely student and teacher.

### [Norris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/norris)

_friendship_

Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.

### [Leicester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/leicester)

_friendship_

Bishop and Leicester are companions and fellow students, sharing many interactions.

### [Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/wilson)

_friendship_

Bishop and Wilson are companions, likely fellow students with a friendly dynamic.

### [Mr. Gethryn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_gethryn)

_professional_

Bishop and Mr. Gethryn interact frequently in a school context, likely as student and master.

### [Norris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/norris)

_friendship_

Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.

## In the story

### [III: The Uncle Makes Himself at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/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—”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/xii-we-the-undersigned)

Alias for Gethryn; intervenes in the bullying and later reflects on the incident.

### [Versus Charchester (At Charchester)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/xv-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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