# Bobsey — Driven Back to Eden character guide > Bobsey in Driven Back to Eden by Edward Payson Roe. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** little Bobsey, Little Bobsey, Even Bobsey **First appearance:** 0003-i-a-problem ## Who they are A seven-year-old whirlwind of split coats and broken promises, tumbled by surf one moment and snoring in the hay the next. ## Relationships ### [Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/characters/merton) _friendship_ Bobsey and Merton are close friends or companions, sharing many interactions. ### [Winnie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/characters/winnie) _friendship_ Bobsey and Winnie are likely close friends or siblings, given their frequent interactions. ### [Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/characters/merton) _friendship_ Bobsey and Merton are close friends or companions, sharing many interactions. ## In the story ### [Driven Back to Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/driven-back-to-eden) The youngest child, who participates in farm activities and is often mentioned in the family's endeavors. ### [A Problem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/i-a-problem) The youngest son, hyperactive and hard to manage, runs away frequently and gets into fights. ### [II: I State the Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/ii-i-state-the-case) The youngest child, put to bed early, but mentioned as needing protection from city dangers. ### [New Prospects](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/iii-new-prospects) The youngest child, who interprets the move as a return to the Garden of Eden and dreams of owning a pig. ### [A Momentous Expedition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/iv-a-momentous-expedition) Wants everything in the store but settles for a book illustrated with pigs, mimicking their sounds later. ### [A Country Christmas in a City Flat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/v-a-country-christmas-in-a-city-flat) Little Bobsey gets toys and candy shaped like barnyard animals. ### [Telling About Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/viii-telling-about-eden) Joins Winnie in merriment over the mountain name. ### [IX: “Breaking Camp”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/ix-breaking-camp) Bobsey becomes mischievous and unmanageable during packing; the father ties him to a chair, and he eventually falls asleep. ### [Scenes on the Wharf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/x-scenes-on-the-wharf) Initially awed by the noise, but soon becomes fearless and curious, asking endless questions about machinery and river craft. ### [A Voyage Up the Hudson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xi-a-voyage-up-the-hudson) Sturdy and indifferent to laughter, eats heartily and makes passengers laugh; later sleeps in the upper berth of a stateroom. ### [Rescued and at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xiii-rescued-and-at-home) Bobsey is crying but soon laughs, carried in by Merton on his back. ### [Self-Denial and Its Reward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xiv-self-denial-and-its-reward) Excited by the new surroundings, is warned to obey or be tied to a chair. ### [Our Sunny Kitchen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xv-our-sunny-kitchen) Works with Winnie to clear a path to the well, and eats heartily. ### [Making a Place for Chickens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xvi-making-a-place-for-chickens) Assists in carrying cornstalks and later helps make paths in the snow. ### [Butternuts and Bobsey's Peril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xviii-butternuts-and-bobsey-s-peril) Gathers sticks, protests too much about staying away from water, and falls into the creek. ### [XIX: John Jones, Jun.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xix-john-jones-jun) Nearly drowns in Moodna Creek but is rescued by Junior; afterward, he is chastened and more cautious, helping with spring cleanup. ### [XX: Raspberry Lessons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xx-raspberry-lessons) Joins Winnie in collecting prunings and assists with the work. ### [The "Vandoo"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxi-the-vandoo) Eats heartily at the free lunch and gives a pert reply to a mountaineer. ### [Early April Gardening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxii-early-april-gardening) Helps plant onions and participates in garden work. ### [A Bonfire and a Feast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxiii-a-bonfire-and-a-feast) Wants to light the fire immediately, gathers dry grass, and is warned sternly about playing with fire. ### [No Blind Drifting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxiv-no-blind-drifting) Votes ruefully against griddlecakes and receives daily lessons. ### [Owls and Antwerps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxv-owls-and-antwerps) Assists Winnie in tying up the raspberry canes. ### [A Country Sunday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxvi-a-country-sunday) Previously carried away by the creek, now joins the family in the wood lot and helps with tying up raspberries. ### [Strawberry Visions and “Pertaters”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxvii-strawberry-visions-and-pertaters) Picks strawberries easily due to his small stature, and gathers wildflowers with Mousie and Winnie. ### [We Go A-Fishing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxix-we-go-a-fishing) Nearly falls into a pool while fishing and catches a large sunfish. ### [XXX: Weeds and Working for Dear Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxx-weeds-and-working-for-dear-life) Works with Winnie but is caught throwing dirt and sitting on vegetables; punished with confinement and dry bread. ### [Nature Smiles and Helps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxi-nature-smiles-and-helps) Bobsey is mentioned as needing protection from the Paris green poison. ### [XXXII: Cherries, Berries, and Berry-Thieves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxii-cherries-berries-and-berry-thieves) Also met the neighbor children; later called the family 'p'oducers' upon the first fruit shipment. ### [Given a Chance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxiv-given-a-chance) Tired from work, falls asleep while picking berries; later recovers. ### [We Shall All Earn Our Salt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxv-we-shall-all-earn-our-salt) Picks raspberries with Winnie, and his faint voice is noted when voting to share pudding. ### [A Thunderbolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxvi-a-thunderbolt) Has firecrackers for the Fourth and wades in the creek; later cries from fear during the storm. ### [Rallying from the Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxvii-rallying-from-the-blow) Struggles to understand the need to sell produce instead of consuming it, showing consumer tendencies. ### [August Work and Play](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxviii-august-work-and-play) Participates in stealing the melon and is disciplined by holding the green melon. ### [A Trip to the Seashore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxix-a-trip-to-the-seashore) Gets tumbled by a wave at Coney Island, but after drying off enjoys the surf; later helps with potato digging. ### [A Visit to Houghton Farm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xl-a-visit-to-houghton-farm) Excited by the fat little Essex pigs, eager to have pigs at home. ### [Hoarding for Winter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xli-hoarding-for-winter) Helps gather shavings and lumber; the pigsty is described as the future residence of his pets. ### [Autumn Work and Sport](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xlii-autumn-work-and-sport) Gathers nuts and boasts about collecting millions of bushels. ### [Thanksgiving Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xliii-thanksgiving-day) Ate steadily after church and enjoyed the feast, including soup, turkey drumstick, and pudding. ### [We Can Make a Living in Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xliv-we-can-make-a-living-in-eden) Excited about the pig killing and later loses attention during the financial review. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/characters/bobsey - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/characters