# Sid Pornick — Kipps character guide

> Sid Pornick in Kipps by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Sid, Pornick, Sidney, young Pornick, Mrs. Sid, Mrs. Sidney Pornick

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-little-shop-at-new-romney

## Snapshot

Ann's brother and Kipps's old friend, a socialist with his own shop and a sharp tongue, who knew Kipps when he was nobody and is not impressed by what he has become.

## Who they are

Sid has climbed by his own labour into a shop of his own and looks at Kipps's inheritance with a mixture of old affection and political skepticism. His refusal to be dazzled, and his pointed silences about Kipps's new life, keep the novel honest about class and about what Kipps has abandoned. He matters because he is the living reminder of the world Kipps came from, and his judgments quietly test whether the fortune has bought anything worth having.

## Relationships

### [Arthur Kipps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/arthur_kipps)

_friendship_

Sid Pornick is Arthur's loyal childhood friend and later brother-in-law, providing grounded advice and support throughout Arthur's social ascent.

### [Ann Pornick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/ann_pornick)

_family_

Sid is Ann's protective and caring brother, who looks out for her interests and supports her relationship with Arthur.

### [Masterman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/masterman)

_friendship_

Masterman and Sid bond over shared socialist ideals and intellectual discussions, forming a mentor-like friendship.

### [Arthur Kipps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/arthur_kipps)

_friendship_

Sid Pornick is Arthur's loyal childhood friend and later brother-in-law, providing grounded advice and support throughout Arthur's social ascent.

### [Arthur Kipps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/arthur_kipps)

_friendship_

Sid Pornick is Arthur's loyal childhood friend and later brother-in-law, providing grounded advice and support throughout Arthur's social ascent.

### [Masterman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/masterman)

_friendship_

Masterman and Sid bond over shared socialist ideals and intellectual discussions, forming a mentor-like friendship.

### [Ann Pornick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/ann_pornick)

_family_

Sid is Ann's protective and caring brother, who looks out for her interests and supports her relationship with Arthur.

### [Masterman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/characters/masterman)

_friendship_

Masterman and Sid bond over shared socialist ideals and intellectual discussions, forming a mentor-like friendship.

## In the story

### [Book I: The Making of Kipps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/book-i-the-making-of-kipps)

Ann's brother and a friend of Kipps.

### [I: The Little Shop at New Romney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/i-the-little-shop-at-new-romney)

Ann's brother and Kipps' friend; he is unable to meet Kipps due to his father's chores.

### [III: The Woodcarving Class](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/iii-the-woodcarving-class)

Mentioned as a brother of Miss Walshingham who sometimes arrives at the end of class to see his sister home.

### [IV: The Bicycle Manufacturer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/iv-the-bicycle-manufacturer)

Sid reappears as a bicycle manufacturer, having built seventeen bicycles. He is initially friendly but becomes subdued after seeing Kipps's motor car, feeling his own achievements are insignificant.

### [V: The Pupil Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/v-the-pupil-lover)

Sid reacts with hostility to Kipps' enrichment, highlighting the broken friendships caused by social mobility.

### [Discords](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/vi-discords)

Mentioned as having met Kipps earlier and now has his own shop.

### [London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/vii-london)

Present during Masterman's speech, listening with admiration.

### [IX: The Labyrinthodon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/ix-the-labyrinthodon)

Hosts Kipps and Ann in London, smiles delightedly at their marriage announcement.

### [I: The Housing Problem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/i-the-housing-problem)

Mentioned as having influenced Ann's social democratic views on housing and labor.

### [II: The Callers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kipps_se/chapters/ii-the-callers)

Mentioned as the source of advice for Ann's loose robe; his wedding gift (Chinese jars) is in the room.

## Links

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