# Jack — At the Back of the North Wind character guide

> Jack in At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-xv-the-mews

## Who they are

A boy who works with horses and interacts with Diamond.

## Relationships

### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond)

_friendship_

Jack is a young friend of Diamond, often joining him in games and simple childhood activities.

### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond)

_friendship_

Jack is a young friend of Diamond, often joining him in games and simple childhood activities.

### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond)

_friendship_

Jack is a young friend of Diamond, often joining him in games and simple childhood activities.

## In the story

### [Diamond Goes On](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xvii-diamond-goes-on)

Gives Diamond a currycomb and brush to groom old Diamond; amused by Diamond's efforts and helps him.

### [Another Early Bird](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxiv-another-early-bird)

Helps Diamond by putting away the horse and offers friendly congratulations.

## Links

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