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Corky

An artist friend of Bertie's whose dependence on a quick-tempered aunt makes one reckless lark spiral into a full-blown crisis.

supporting

Also known as poor old Corky, old Corky, Poor old Corky

First appearance: Leave It to Jeeves

As a supporting figure in Jeeves Stories, Corky is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

An artist friend of Bertie's, engaged to Muriel Singer and worried about his uncle's reaction.
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Character Web

13 connections

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JEJeevesBWBertie WoosterAWAlexander WorpleMSMuriel SingerMDMr. Digby This…COCorky

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Protagonist
  • Bertie's Social Circle
  • Extended Cast & Betting Schemes

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Bertie’s passive decision to accept Lady Wickham’s invitation—o…

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