# Norris — A Prefect’s Uncle character guide > Norris in A Prefect’s Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the justly outraged Norris, XIV Norris, The man Norris **First appearance:** 0000-i-term-begins ## Snapshot A hot-tempered schoolboy whose grudge against Gethryn threatens to poison the house's cricket season before it begins. ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [Bishop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/bishop) _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_ Mr. Gethryn and Norris have a professional relationship, likely involving school authority and student roles. ### [Mr. Marriott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_marriott) _professional_ Mr. Marriott and Norris have a professional dynamic, probably teacher and student. ### [Baker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/baker) _friendship_ Baker and Norris are friends or close schoolmates, sharing many interactions. ### [Gosling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/gosling) _social_ Gosling and Norris are acquaintances within the school community, with moderate interaction. ### [Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/wilson) _friendship_ Norris and Wilson are friends or allies within the school setting. ### [Mr. Marriott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_marriott) _professional_ Mr. Marriott and Norris have a professional dynamic, probably teacher and student. ### [Bishop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/bishop) _friendship_ Bishop and Norris are frequent companions, likely fellow students or friends within the school setting. ### [Baker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/baker) _friendship_ Baker and Norris are friends or close schoolmates, sharing many interactions. ### [Mr. Gethryn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_gethryn) _professional_ Mr. Gethryn and Norris have a professional relationship, likely involving school authority and student roles. ### [Mr. Gethryn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/mr_gethryn) _professional_ Mr. Gethryn and Norris have a professional relationship, likely involving school authority and student roles. ### [Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/wilson) _friendship_ Norris and Wilson are friends or allies within the school setting. ## In the story ### [II: Introduces an Unusual Uncle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/vii-the-bishop-goes-for-a-ride) Wins the toss and bats first; scores 51 before being dismissed. ### [VIII: The M.C.C. Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/x-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/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)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/xv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/xviii-the-bishop-scores) Listens to Wilson's revelation, then later passes the ball to Gethryn in the match, signaling reconciliation. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters/norris - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/characters