A Prefect’s Uncle · Character

Norris

A hot-tempered schoolboy whose grudge against Gethryn threatens to poison the house's cricket season before it begins.

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Also known as the justly outraged Norris, XIV Norris, The man Norris

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

Captain of the cricket team, bats at the nets but is out of form; discusses captaincy anxieties with Gethryn.

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Norris is the kind of boy who turns a missed slip catch into a moral crusade, and he's convinced Gethryn's unexplained disappearance during the match deserves punishment. His outrage runs up against Mr. Robertson's maddening logic — no rule was broken, so nothing can be done — leaving him to fume and plot. His determination to keep Gethryn off the team, even at the cost of the House's chances, marks him as the story's most persistent source of friction.

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Character Web

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Friendship
Professional
Social

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Protagonist
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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

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

Bishop
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.
Mr. Gethryn
Mr. Gethryn and Norris have a professional relationship, likely involving school authority and student roles.
Mr. Marriott
Mr. Marriott and Norris have a professional dynamic, probably teacher and student.
Baker
Baker and Norris are friends or close schoolmates, sharing many interactions.
Gosling
Gosling and Norris are acquaintances within the school community, with moderate interaction.
Wilson
Norris and Wilson are friends or allies within the school setting.
Mr. Marriott
Mr. Marriott and Norris have a professional dynamic, probably teacher and student.
Bishop
Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting.
Baker
Baker and Norris are friends or close schoolmates, sharing many interactions.
Mr. Gethryn
Mr. Gethryn and Norris have a professional relationship, likely involving school authority and student roles.
Mr. Gethryn
Mr. Gethryn and Norris have a professional relationship, likely involving school authority and student roles.
Wilson
Norris and Wilson are friends or allies within the school setting.

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Norris appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: Introduces an Unusual Uncle
Captain of the cricket team, bats at the nets but is out of form; discusses captaincy anxieties with Gethryn.
VII: The Bishop Goes for a Ride
Wins the toss and bats first; scores 51 before being dismissed.
VIII: The M.C.C. Match
Captain of the School eleven; angry at Gethryn's absence and misses a crucial catch.
IX: The Bishop Finishes His Ride
Norris is mentioned as being very upset about the lost match and likely to confront Gethryn.
In Which a Case Is Fully Discussed
As captain, angrily demands an explanation from Gethryn and threatens to drop him from the team.
XIV: Norris Takes a Short Holiday
Captain of Jephson's House; skips the House match to play in a village cricket match, scoring 78 not out.
Versus Charchester (At Charchester)
Devastated by Gosling's injury, Norris reluctantly brings Gethryn back into the team, but his own performance in the match is poor, scoring only 3 runs before running himself out.
XVII: The Winter Term
Mentioned as the other centre three-quarter; Marriott believes his grudge against Gethryn is harming the team's performance.
XVIII: The Bishop Scores
Listens to Wilson's revelation, then later passes the ball to Gethryn in the match, signaling reconciliation.

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