Bulldog Drummond · Character
Ted Jerningham
One of Drummond's old war comrades, cheerfully reckless and always ready to enlist in whatever scrap his friend is brewing.
supporting
Also known as Ted, Jerningham, old Ted
First appearance: i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised
As a supporting figure in Bulldog Drummond, Ted Jerningham is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as a potential recruit for the diversion.
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Ted belongs to the tight circle of ex-officers who treat Drummond's schemes as the best sport going, greeting each new plan with delighted enthusiasm and a demand to be included. Where Drummond supplies cunning, Ted…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main cast and antagonists
- Extended family and background characters
- Minor comic or exotic figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Hugh's romantic a…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Captain Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
A fellow clubman and loyal companion in Drummond's adventures. How this plays out →
- Carl Peterson
rivalry · negative
- Captain Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
A fellow clubman and loyal companion in Drummond's adventures. How this plays out →
- Carl Peterson
rivalry · negative
- Captain Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
A fellow clubman and loyal companion in Drummond's adventures. How this plays out →
- Carl Peterson
rivalry · negative
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See Ted Jerningham in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprisedIn the story
Ted Jerningham appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Plan of Attack
- In Which He Goes to Paris for a Night
- III
- IX: In Which He Has a Near Shave
- I
- III
- In Which the Last Round Takes Place
- Chapter II
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See Ted Jerningham in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised