# Family and Obligation in A Prefect’s Uncle

> Theme guide for A Prefect’s Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse.

The unusual uncle-nephew relationship between Gethryn and Farnie drives the plot, with Gethryn feeling a reluctant duty to protect his younger relative despite Farnie's troublesome behavior and lack of gratitude.

## Where it surfaces

- [II: Introduces an Unusual Uncle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/ii-introduces-an-unusual-uncle): Gethryn feels obliged to meet his uncle at the station, despite the inconvenience, reflecting family duty.
- [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): Gethryn grapples with the unexpected responsibility of having his younger uncle at school, balancing familial duty with personal embarrassment.
- [V: Farnie Gets Into Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/v-farnie-gets-into-trouble): Gethryn feels obligated to guide Farnie, but Farnie resists, leading to a breakdown in their relationship.
- [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): Gethryn feels compelled to retrieve his uncle Farnie despite personal dislike, to protect family reputation.
- [IX: The Bishop Finishes His Ride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_prefect_s_uncle_se/chapters/ix-the-bishop-finishes-his-ride): Gethryn feels a family duty to shield Farnie from the extreme penalty of school law, even at great personal cost.

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