# Bob Jackson — Mike character guide > Bob Jackson in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Bob, Jackson, young Jackson, Dear Bob, Old Bob **First appearance:** 0001-mike ## Who they are Mike's elder brother and Wrykyn cricket hero, whose well-meant advice to steer clear of Wyatt lands with all the tact of a bouncer to the ribs. ## Relationships ### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson) _family_ Bob is Mike's older brother, a supportive and guiding figure in Mike's life. ### [Wyatt Burgess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/wyatt_burgess) _friendship_ Bob and Wyatt are acquaintances and fellow cricketers, sharing a mutual respect through the sport. ### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson) _family_ Bob is Mike's older brother, a supportive and guiding figure in Mike's life. ### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson) _family_ Bob is Mike's older brother, a supportive and guiding figure in Mike's life. ### [Wyatt Burgess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/wyatt_burgess) _friendship_ Bob and Wyatt are acquaintances and fellow cricketers, sharing a mutual respect through the sport. ### [Wyatt Burgess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/wyatt_burgess) _friendship_ Bob and Wyatt are acquaintances and fellow cricketers, sharing a mutual respect through the sport. ## In the story ### [Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/mike) Mike's elder brother, who gives advice and supports Mike's cricket ambitions. ### [I: Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/i-mike) Mike's older brother, a Wrykyn student who is skeptical of Mike's immediate cricket prospects. ### [The Journey Down](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/ii-the-journey-down) Boards the train at East Wobsley; introduces Mike to Firby-Smith and discusses school news. ### [III: Mike Finds a Friendly Native](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/iii-mike-finds-a-friendly-native) Mike's older brother; leaves Mike to find his own way to the school after arriving at the station. ### [At the Nets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/iv-at-the-nets) Mike's elder brother, struggling with his batting during the net practice. ### [Revelry by Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/v-revelry-by-night) Acts as the Heavy Elder Brother, giving Mike well-intentioned but tactless advice about not getting 'side' and avoiding Wyatt's influence. ### [VII: In Which Mike Is Discussed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/vii-in-which-mike-is-discussed) Elder brother of Mike, responsible for him at school but more focused on cricket. ### [A Row with the Town](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/viii-a-row-with-the-town) Played for the first eleven but was run out; mentioned as being sick about it. ### [XI: The Conclusion of the Picnic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xi-the-conclusion-of-the-picnic) Meets Wyatt at the school gate after the picnic, speechless at the scale of the event. ### [The M.C.C. Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xiii-the-m-c-c-match) Drops a crucial catch off Joe Jackson's batting, feels the weight of the moment. ### [A Slight Imbroglio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xiv-a-slight-imbroglio) Makes 25 in the match against the Gentlemen of the County. ### [Mike Creates a Vacancy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xv-mike-creates-a-vacancy) Mike's brother; dropped from the team but intervenes to prevent Firby-Smith from punishing Mike. ### [An Expert Examination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xvi-an-expert-examination) Plays for the first eleven against Geddington, scoring 48 runs. ### [Another Vacancy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xvii-another-vacancy) Struggles with fielding, particularly slip catches; agrees to try fielding in the deep to regain confidence. ### [Bob Has News to Impart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xviii-bob-has-news-to-impart) Makes a dozen in the match; overhears Burgess and Spence deciding in favor of Mike; handles the situation with grace and congratulates Mike. ### [The Team Is Filled Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xx-the-team-is-filled-up) Mike's brother, who is torn between personal ambition and school spirit, and is ultimately selected for the first eleven. ### [XXI: Marjory the Frank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxi-marjory-the-frank) Discovers through Marjory's letter that his First Eleven colours are due to Mike's sacrifice, leading to conflicted feelings of gratitude and indignation. ### [XXII: Wyatt Is Reminded of an Engagement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxii-wyatt-is-reminded-of-an-engagement) Confronts Burgess about Mike's sacrifice, feeling guilty about his position on the team. ### [XXVI: The Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxvi-the-aftermath) Suggests the Argentine job idea for Wyatt and discusses the cricket team's losses. ### [The Ripton Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxvii-the-ripton-match) Takes a catch in the deep to dismiss Maclaine. ### [Mike Wins Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxviii-mike-wins-home) Provides steady support with a defensive 21 runs before being dismissed. ### [The Singular Behavior of Jellicoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xli-the-singular-behavior-of-jellicoe) Mentioned as having sent a postal order to Mike, which Mike gives to Jellicoe. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/bob_jackson - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters