Love Among the Chickens · Character
Tom Chase
The man who mixes a better salad than anyone else and asks Garnet, with cheerful precision, whether he hunts hens for amusement or by doctor's orders.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Chase, Tom, Chase, Mr. Tom Chase
First appearance: ii mr and mrs s f ukridge
As a supporting figure in Love Among the Chickens, Tom Chase is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A lieutenant in the Royal Navy; friendly and capable; calls Phyllis by her first name, sparking Garnet's jealousy.
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Chase is the social hinge of Combe Regis, comfortable with the professor, the golf links, and the drawing-room alike. He is curious about the infamous chicken farm and treats its failures as excellent dinner-table…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Core farm characters
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak where the prota…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Phyllis Derrick
romantic · positive
Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed… How this plays out →
- Professor Derrick
rivalry · negative
- Jeremy Garnet
friendship · positive
- Professor Derrick
rivalry · negative
- Phyllis Derrick
romantic · positive
Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed… How this plays out →
- Jeremy Garnet
friendship · positive
- Professor Derrick
rivalry · negative
- Phyllis Derrick
romantic · positive
Phyllis and Tom are in love, with Tom actively courting her despite the obstacles posed… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Tom Chase appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VII: The Entente Cordiale Is Sealed
- IX: Dies Irae
- XII: Some Emotions and Yellow Lupin
- Tea and Tennis
- Ukridge Gives Me Advice
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