# Jimmy — Mary Olivier: A Life character guide

> Jimmy in Mary Olivier: A Life by May Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Jimmy, Mr. James, Dear Jimmy

**First appearance:** 0006-book-ii-childhood-1869-1875

## Who they are

A young man who is a friend of the Olivier brothers.

## In the story

### [Book II: Childhood (1869–1875)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mary_olivier_a_life_se/chapters/book-ii-childhood-1869-1875)

Mary's brother; his departure marks a significant event in the chapter.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mary_olivier_a_life_se/chapters/chapter-xii)

Has been sent to Australia after doing something disgraceful; Mary writes him a letter expressing her continued love and loyalty.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mary_olivier_a_life_se/chapters/chapter-xvi)

Jimmy is recalled as the giver of the Greek Anthology to Mark, linking him to Mary's desire for Greek.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mary_olivier_a_life_se/chapters/chapter-xvii)

Mentioned as Mark's friend and Mary's, now in Australia and unable to return.

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