# Jim Kenrick — Dangerous Ages character guide

> Jim Kenrick in Dangerous Ages by Rose Macaulay.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jim, VI Jim, Jimmy, Jimmy Kenrick

**First appearance:** 0036-vi-jim

## Who they are

A young man whose chapter turns the novel's lens on the younger generation, caught between the pull of romance and the restless ambitions of his own dangerous age.

## Relationships

### [Rosalind Hilary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/characters/rosalind_hilary)

_romantic_

Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved feelings between them.

### [Gerda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/characters/gerda)

_social_

Gerda and Jim are casual acquaintances, interacting mainly through family and social circles.

### [Gerda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/characters/gerda)

_social_

Gerda and Jim are casual acquaintances, interacting mainly through family and social circles.

### [Rosalind Hilary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/characters/rosalind_hilary)

_romantic_

Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved feelings between them.

### [Rosalind Hilary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/characters/rosalind_hilary)

_romantic_

Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved feelings between them.

### [Gerda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/characters/gerda)

_social_

Gerda and Jim are casual acquaintances, interacting mainly through family and social circles.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/ii)

Jim is mentioned as one of the few people who can soothe Mrs. Hilary during her outbursts, along with Neville.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/i)

Mrs. Hilary's son; she recalls how he loved her more than anything until his marriage, and she loves him most of all.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/v)

Mrs. Hilary longs for Jim's affection, but acknowledges that Margery now holds the first place in his heart, and his children have Margery's brown eyes.

### [VI: Jim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/vi-jim)

Jim discusses Neville's studies with Mrs. Hilary, expressing skepticism about women regaining intellectual prowess after motherhood. He later quizzes Neville on her work and shows affection for Gerda.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/i)

Her son, the chief passion of her life, mentioned in her confession.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/ii)

Visits Windover; discusses psychoanalysis with mother; expresses disapproval of Neville's studies; argues women's brains are diminished by childbearing.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/iii)

Criticizes Neville's efforts to become a doctor, suggests she is overdoing it and unfitted for the task.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/i)

Playing chess with Rodney, a game that has lasted since breakfast.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/iii)

Present at the gathering, described as square-set and sensible.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned in Mrs. Hilary's unconscious desire to be all in all with him again after Marjorie's death.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_ages_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as someone who married despite earlier objections.

## Links

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