Mike · Character

Jellicoe

A grateful, gossip-prone Sedleigh boy whose ankle keeps him indoors and whose friendly suspicions keep Mike nervously watching his own good deed.

supporting

Also known as Comrade Jellicoe, Mr. Jellicoe, Jellicoe Outwood

First appearance: xxxiii staking out a claim

As a supporting figure in Mike, Jellicoe is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Provides information and moral support; agrees to share the dormitory with Mike and Psmith.

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Jellicoe is the schoolboy who owes Mike a debt of gratitude and cannot resist talking about it, even when silence would serve everyone better. Confined to the house with a bad ankle, he becomes an accidental witness and a liability, convinced Mike painted Mr. Downing's bull terrier and delighted by the mischief. His well-meaning chatter threatens to expose Mike's secret, making him a small but sharp source of tension in the early Sedleigh chapters.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Friendship
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Character groups

Sedleigh and Wrykyn students
Wrykyn cricket team members
Protagonist
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mike Jackson
friendship · positive
Jellicoe is a fellow student and friend of Mike, often involved in school adventures… How this plays out →
Psmith
friendship · positive
Psmith
friendship · positive
Mike Jackson
friendship · positive
Jellicoe is a fellow student and friend of Mike, often involved in school adventures… How this plays out →
Mike Jackson
friendship · positive
Jellicoe is a fellow student and friend of Mike, often involved in school adventures… How this plays out →
Psmith
friendship · positive

Mike Jackson
Jellicoe is a fellow student and friend of Mike, often involved in school adventures together.
Psmith
Jellicoe is a friend and ally of Psmith, often participating in his schemes.
Psmith
Jellicoe is a friend and ally of Psmith, often participating in his schemes.
Mike Jackson
Jellicoe is a fellow student and friend of Mike, often involved in school adventures together.
Mike Jackson
Jellicoe is a fellow student and friend of Mike, often involved in school adventures together.
Psmith
Jellicoe is a friend and ally of Psmith, often participating in his schemes.

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In the story

Jellicoe appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Guerilla Warfare
Provides information and moral support; agrees to share the dormitory with Mike and Psmith.
Unpleasantness in the Small Hours
Provides intelligence on the enemy's plans and participates by breathing heavily as a signal.
Adair
Points out Adair to Mike and provides background on Adair's achievements.
The Fire Brigade Meeting
Jellicoe owns the clockwork rat that triggers the chaos during the Fire Brigade meeting.
Achilles Leaves His Tent
Borrows a sovereign from Mike without explanation, leaving Mike in a financial hole.
The Singular Behavior of Jellicoe
Borrows three pounds from Psmith and a pound from Mike; later asks Mike for another pound, claiming he will be sacked without it; receives Mike's postal order.
XLII: Jellicoe Goes on the Sick-List
Cheerful and grateful after receiving money from Mike; is hit on the ankle by a drive from Dunster and has to be helped off the field.
Mike Receives a Commission
Injured ankle, mentally distraught over debt to Mr. Barley, asks Mike to deliver the money.
And Fulfils It
His letter and debt to Mr. Barley are the reason for Mike's night ride.
The Decoration of Sammy
Hobbles with a stick, giggles meaningfully at Mike, and is in a lighthearted mood after learning details of Mike's interview with Mr. Barley.
Mr. Downing Moves
Mentioned as the reason for Mike's midnight bicycle ride; his need for money led to the situation.

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