# Mike Jackson — Mike character guide > Mike Jackson in Mike by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mike, Master Mike, Alan Durand Mike, III Mike Finds a Friendly Native Mike, XII Mike, XIV A Slight Imbroglio Mike, XV Mike Creates a Vacancy Burgess, Mike Wryky **First appearance:** 0001-mike ## Who they are A natural-born cricketer whose genius at the crease can't quite outweigh his genius for being late, idle, and reported on, forcing a move from Wrykyn to Sedleigh. ## Relationships ### [Bob Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/bob_jackson) _family_ Bob is Mike's older brother, a supportive and guiding figure in Mike's life. ### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/psmith) _friendship_ Mike and Psmith are close friends and allies, with Psmith often acting as a witty and loyal companion. ### [Wyatt Burgess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/wyatt_burgess) _friendship_ Mike and Wyatt are friends and fellow students, sharing a bond through school life and cricket. ### [Adair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/adair) _rivalry_ Adair is a competitive school figure who initially clashes with Mike over cricket and school leadership. ### [Joe Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/joe_jackson) _family_ Joe is Mike's older brother, a professional cricketer who inspires and supports Mike's sporting ambitions. ### [Jellicoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/jellicoe) _friendship_ Jellicoe is a fellow student and friend of Mike, often involved in school adventures together. ### [Mr. Downing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mr_downing) _rivalry_ Mike is often in conflict with Mr. Downing, who disapproves of Mike's behavior and associations. ### [Mr. Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mr_smith) _professional_ Mr. Smith is a schoolmaster who has a formal, often disciplinary relationship with Mike. ### [Mr. Wain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mr_wain) _professional_ Mr. Wain is a teacher who interacts with Mike in a formal school setting. ### [Saunders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/saunders) _social_ Saunders is a fellow student at school, part of Mike's broader social circle. ### [Stone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/stone) _social_ Stone is a schoolmate of Mike, interacting within the school community. ### [Marjory Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/marjory_jackson) _family_ Marjory is Mike's sister, with a warm sibling relationship. ## In the story ### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/dedication) The book is dedicated to Alan Durand, an alias of Mike Jackson. ### [Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/mike) The protagonist, a new student at Wrykyn, passionate about cricket and navigating school life. ### [I: Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/i-mike) The central figure of the chapter; a talented young cricketer about to attend Wrykyn. ### [The Journey Down](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/ii-the-journey-down) Traveling alone to Wrykyn for the first time; accidentally throws Firby-Smith's bag out the window. ### [III: Mike Finds a Friendly Native](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/iii-mike-finds-a-friendly-native) New student arriving at Wrykyn, feeling small and lost; meets Wyatt who becomes his guide. ### [At the Nets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/iv-at-the-nets) New boy at Wrykyn, brother of Bob Jackson, shows promising batting skills in the nets. ### [Revelry by Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/v-revelry-by-night) Feeling heady from early cricket success, resentful of being patronized by Bob and Firby-Smith, and rebellious enough to explore the house and play the gramophone at night. ### [In Which a Tight Corner Is Evaded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/vi-in-which-a-tight-corner-is-evaded) Sneaks out of his dormitory to warn Wyatt, improvises a burglar story to Mr. Wain, and successfully evades punishment. ### [VII: In Which Mike Is Discussed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/vii-in-which-mike-is-discussed) Discussed as a potential troublemaker due to his friendship with Wyatt and his own inventive ragging. ### [A Row with the Town](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/viii-a-row-with-the-town) Narrates the events in a letter to his father; not directly involved in the row but reports on it. ### [Mike Gets His Chance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xii-mike-gets-his-chance) Mike is the young cricketer hoping for a chance on the first eleven; he is punished with a caning for his role in the picnic row and learns he cannot play in the M.C.C. match. ### [The M.C.C. Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xiii-the-m-c-c-match) Plays for the school as a substitute, scores a half-century, and earns recognition from his brother Joe and the M.C.C. team. ### [A Slight Imbroglio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xiv-a-slight-imbroglio) Makes 23 not out in a first eleven match, earns third eleven colours, and later insults Firby-Smith during a house match. ### [Mike Creates a Vacancy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xv-mike-creates-a-vacancy) Fakes a wrist injury to allow Bob to play in the Geddington match, repaying Bob's help. ### [An Expert Examination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xvi-an-expert-examination) Fakes a wrist injury to let Bob play; confesses to Uncle John. ### [Another Vacancy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xvii-another-vacancy) Inquires about colours after the Geddington match; benefits from the chickenpox outbreak to rejoin the first eleven. ### [Bob Has News to Impart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xviii-bob-has-news-to-impart) Keeps his end up with the bat during the match; feels awkward about the rivalry with Bob; learns from Bob that he will likely get First Eleven colours. ### [Mike Goes to Sleep Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xix-mike-goes-to-sleep-again) Skips house-fielding, feels justified due to his cricket prowess, but later reflects on Wyatt's advice about discipline. ### [The Team Is Filled Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xx-the-team-is-filled-up) Devastated when he sees the team list, as Bob's name appears instead of his own. ### [XXI: Marjory the Frank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxi-marjory-the-frank) Reveals to Bob that he faked a wrist injury to allow Bob to play in the school match, feeling awkward and embarrassed about the revelation. ### [XXII: Wyatt Is Reminded of an Engagement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxii-wyatt-is-reminded-of-an-engagement) Mentioned as having shirked house-fielding, leading to his removal from the team. ### [A Surprise for Mr. Appleby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxiii-a-surprise-for-mr-appleby) Wyatt tells Mike about the celebration; Mike is worried but does not voice his concerns. ### [Caught](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxiv-caught) Present in the dormitory when Mr. Wain catches Wyatt; feels the game is up. ### [Marching Orders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxv-marching-orders) Lies in bed, anxious and silent, as Wyatt is caught and later informed of his expulsion. ### [XXVI: The Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxvi-the-aftermath) Feels responsible for Wyatt's fate and writes to his father about a job in the Argentine. ### [The Ripton Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxvii-the-ripton-match) Nervous about the Ripton match, hoping to make a century to earn his first eleven colours. ### [Mike Wins Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxviii-mike-wins-home) Hero of the match, scores 83 runs and steers Wrykyn to victory with calm and skill. ### [Mr. Jackson Makes Up His Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxx-mr-jackson-makes-up-his-mind) Now a seasoned cricketer and the incoming captain of Wrykyn, Mike faces the shock of being removed from his school due to poor academic reports. ### [XXXI: Sedleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxi-sedleigh) Arrives at Sedleigh in a gloomy, resentful mood, missing Wrykyn and lamenting the loss of his cricket captaincy. ### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxii-psmith) New arrival at Sedleigh, determined not to play cricket as a form of protest. ### [Staking Out a Claim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxiii-staking-out-a-claim) Carries out the physical work of decorating and preparing tea; supports Psmith in the confrontation with Spiller. ### [Guerilla Warfare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxiv-guerilla-warfare) Supports Psmith in defending the study and agrees to the plan for a nighttime confrontation. ### [Unpleasantness in the Small Hours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxv-unpleasantness-in-the-small-hours) Leads the defense with Psmith, enjoys the fight, and feels satisfied standing alone against the community. ### [Adair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxvi-adair) Meets Adair for the first time and takes an instant dislike to him, refusing to play cricket. ### [Mike Finds Occupation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxvii-mike-finds-occupation) Desperately missing cricket, he reluctantly joins archaeological expeditions but secretly arranges to play for a village team. ### [The Fire Brigade Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-fire-brigade-meeting) Mike is the central figure in the conflict with Mr. Downing, punished for his role in the Fire Brigade disruption despite shared blame with Wilson. ### [Achilles Leaves His Tent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xxxix-achilles-leaves-his-tent) Brooding over being kept in on Saturday and lending a sovereign to Jellicoe; reveals his Wrykyn cricket background and agrees to play against Downing's. ### [The Match with Downing’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xl-the-match-with-downing-s) Plays a brilliant innings of 103 before lunch, refuses Adair's request to play for Sedleigh. ### [The Singular Behavior of Jellicoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xli-the-singular-behavior-of-jellicoe) Exhausted after scoring 277 runs; lies in Psmith's deck-chair, aching and unable to sleep; gives Jellicoe his brother's postal order. ### [XLII: Jellicoe Goes on the Sick-List](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlii-jellicoe-goes-on-the-sick-list) Feels stiff and low-spirited after lending Jellicoe money and facing detention; is the target of Mr. Downing's sarcastic and angry lecture. ### [Mike Receives a Commission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xliii-mike-receives-a-commission) Emerges from detention, feels behind the times, agrees to help Jellicoe by sneaking out at night. ### [And Fulfils It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xliv-and-fulfils-it) Rides to Lower Borlock to pay Jellicoe's debt, discovers the joke, and returns to climb back into Outwood's. ### [Pursuit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlv-pursuit) Flees from Sergeant Collard and Mr. Downing after being caught climbing the water-pipe; rings the fire alarm to escape. ### [The Decoration of Sammy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlvi-the-decoration-of-sammy) Shows sympathy for the painted dog Sammy; receives knowing looks from Jellicoe about the bell-ringing incident. ### [A Check](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/xlix-a-check) Present at the house when Mr. Downing arrives; goes to the field to read. ### [L: The Destroyer of Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/l-the-destroyer-of-evidence) Mentioned as the likely owner of the boot and friend of Psmith, but not present in the chapter. ### [LII: On the Trail Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lii-on-the-trail-again) Goes to school in pumps after losing a boot, drawing Mr. Downing's ire. ### [The Kettle Method](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/liii-the-kettle-method) Mentioned as the one who could get Stone and Robinson into the village team; Adair goes to see him after the confrontation. ### [Adair Has a Word with Mike](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/liv-adair-has-a-word-with-mike) Reading a letter from Strachan about Wrykyn's cricket troubles; his bitterness toward Sedleigh resurfaces. He confronts Adair over being forced to play for the school. ### [Clearing the Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lv-clearing-the-air) Fights Adair and wins by knockout; experiences a change of heart, realizing he had been sulking; agrees to play for Sedleigh. ### [In Which Peace Is Declared](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lvi-in-which-peace-is-declared) Reconciles with Adair, agrees to play in the match, and suggests arranging a fixture with Wrykyn. ### [Mr. Downing Moves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lvii-mr-downing-moves) Summoned by Mr. Downing and accused of painting Sammy; distressed by the evidence against him. ### [The Artist Claims His Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lviii-the-artist-claims-his-work) Falsely accused of painting Sammy; relieved when Psmith confesses. ### [Sedleigh v. Wrykyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/chapters/lix-sedleigh-v-wrykyn) Key batsman and bowler; scores a fifty and takes a crucial catch to seal the win. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters/mike_jackson - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mike_se/characters