Golf Stories · Character
Arthur Jukes
A club golfer whose entanglements with marriage and the links make him a cautionary tale the Oldest Member delights in telling.
supporting
Also known as Arthur, Jukes, man Jukes
First appearance: archibald s benefit
As a supporting figure in Golf Stories, Arthur Jukes is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The other rival; struggles gamely but is ultimately undone by a rulebook technicality.
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Arthur Jukes belongs to that tribe of Wodehouse golfers for whom the real hazard is domestic rather than bunkers. His name surfaces in the club's gossip as a man caught between the demands of a wife and the pull of the…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Eccentric and entangled golfers
- Recurring and visiting golfers
- Forgetful and reflective golfers
- Background golfers
- Central and hapless golfers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Oldest Member, having just witnessed the high-stakes matc…
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- Ralph Bingham
friendship · positive
Arthur and Ralph are steadfast friends, often partnering in golf matches and socializing… How this plays out →
- Ralph Bingham
friendship · positive
Arthur and Ralph are steadfast friends, often partnering in golf matches and socializing… How this plays out →
- Ralph Bingham
friendship · positive
Arthur and Ralph are steadfast friends, often partnering in golf matches and socializing… How this plays out →
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