# Jack — Early Autumn character guide

> Jack in Early Autumn by Louis Bromfield.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jack.

**First appearance:** 0009-iii

## Who they are

A young man with connections to the Pentland family.

## Relationships

### [Olivia Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/olivia_pentland)

_friendship_

A loyal friend and confidant to Olivia, offering her a respite from family pressures.

### [Olivia Pentland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/characters/olivia_pentland)

_friendship_

A loyal friend and confidant to Olivia, offering her a respite from family pressures.

## In the story

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

Olivia's son, who is ill and confined to his room; wakes from a nightmare, hears the red mare, and asks Olivia to describe the party.

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

His death is discussed; he died quietly in his sleep, prompting family mourning and reflection.

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

Olivia's son, mentioned alongside Sybil as part of the family pattern that emerged after their births.

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

Jack appears stronger than in months, but his frail body and hidden desire for life are noted by Olivia.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/early_autumn_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as being near death, Olivia reflects on his impending passing.

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

Jack appears stronger and goes about the farm with his grandfather, but Olivia knows his health will never truly improve.

## Links

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