# Jim — Martin Eden character guide

> Jim in Martin Eden by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** James Grant

**First appearance:** 0006-v

## Who they are

A sailor acquaintance from Martin's past.

## Relationships

### [Martin Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/characters/martin_eden)

_friendship_

Jim is a fellow sailor and friend from Martin's seafaring days, representing his past life of adventure and physical labor.

### [Martin Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/characters/martin_eden)

_friendship_

Jim is a fellow sailor and friend from Martin's seafaring days, representing his past life of adventure and physical labor.

## In the story

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

The plumber's apprentice boarder, whose crude chatter and lifestyle repulse Martin and deepen his sense of alienation.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/vi)

Martin obtains his consent for a library card at the expense of several glasses of beer.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/viii)

Mentioned as being worried by questions from the girls of the Lotus Club about Martin's absence.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/ix)

Amused by Martin's writing of the serial.

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