# The Headmaster — Mike character guide

> The Headmaster in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the headmaster, The headmaster

**First appearance:** 0026-xxv-marching-orders

## Who they are

The stern headmaster of Wrykyn who expels Mike after the boat-house incident.

## In the story

### [Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/mike)

The authority figure at Wrykyn, who confronts students over rule-breaking.

### [Before the Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/ix-before-the-storm)

Accepts Constable Butt's exaggerated account and punishes the entire school by cancelling the holiday, inadvertently provoking the rebellion.

### [XI: The Conclusion of the Picnic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xi-the-conclusion-of-the-picnic)

Remains calm and composed upon learning of the mass absence; calls the roll in the Great Hall and dismisses the masters to enjoy the day.

### [Mike Gets His Chance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xii-mike-gets-his-chance)

The headmaster punishes the school for the picnic row by assigning extra lessons to older boys and caning younger ones, including Mike.

### [XXI: Marjory the Frank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxi-marjory-the-frank)

Interrupts Bob and Mike's conversation to discuss Bob's English Essay.

### [Mr. Downing on the Scent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlvii-mr-downing-on-the-scent)

Speaks to the school about the incident but gets no confession; finds the dog-painting humorous but supports punishment.

### [A Check](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlix-a-check)

Listens to Mr. Downing's accusation but finds no paint on the boot.

### [L: The Destroyer of Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/l-the-destroyer-of-evidence)

Present during the final confrontation; accepts Psmith's explanation of an optical illusion.

### [The Artist Claims His Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lviii-the-artist-claims-his-work)

Interrogates Mike and later Psmith; ultimately dismisses the matter.

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