# Jack Duck — Amaryllis at the Fair character guide

> Jack Duck in Amaryllis at the Fair by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Johnny, Jack, clumsy Jack Duck

**First appearance:** 0012-ix

## Who they are

John Duck's son, a clumsy but good-natured young man.

## Relationships

### [Amaryllis Iden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/amaryllis_iden)

_social_

Amaryllis and Jack Duck are acquaintances, with Jack being a local worker and occasional companion.

### [John Duck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/john_duck)

_family_

Jack Duck and John Duck are brothers, working together on the farm and sharing a close sibling bond.

### [Amaryllis Iden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/amaryllis_iden)

_social_

Amaryllis and Jack Duck are acquaintances, with Jack being a local worker and occasional companion.

### [Amaryllis Iden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/amaryllis_iden)

_social_

Amaryllis and Jack Duck are acquaintances, with Jack being a local worker and occasional companion.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/vii)

Dressed in his best black suit and silk hat, he walks to the fair, is hit by moss dropped by Amaryllis, and later visits the Iden home to offer a ride.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned in a simile comparing Grandfather Iden's bent posture to Jack Duck carrying two sacks of wheat.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xiv)

Encountered in the crowd; sniggers foolishly at Amaryllis and asks about Iden's visits to Coombe, stirring unpleasant memories.

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