Mike · Character

Stone

A Sedleigh student who is a friend of Jellicoe.

minor

Also known as Stone rotting, W. J. Stone, Comrade Stone

First appearance: xxxiii staking out a claim

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With Mike Jackson (social): Stone is a schoolmate of Mike, interacting within the school community. With Mike Jackson (social): Stone is a schoolmate of Mike, interacting within the school community. With Mike Jackson…

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33 connections

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Relationship types

Social
Other

Character groups

Sedleigh and Wrykyn students
Extended cast and background characters
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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Mike Jackson
social · ambivalent
Mike Jackson
social · ambivalent
Mike Jackson
social · ambivalent

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Stone appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Unpleasantness in the Small Hours
One of the raiders; Mike hits him under the chin and later knocks him down.
The Fire Brigade Meeting
Stone is a Fire Brigade official who participates in the ragging and helps deflect blame during the meeting.
Achilles Leaves His Tent
Bursts into Mike's study with Robinson; suggests Mike play in the house match against Downing's; enthusiastic about the 'rag'.
The Match with Downing’s
Argues vehemently against declaring the innings, wanting to keep Downing's in the field.
The Decoration of Sammy
Wonders who rang the bell; admits to emptying jugs of water on younger boys during the prank.
LII: On the Trail Again
Called upon to translate but flounders; Mr. Downing is too distracted to notice.
The Kettle Method
Co-leader of the revolt against Adair's early-morning fielding practice; knocked down by Adair in a fight.
Adair Has a Word with Mike
Mentioned as having been in a discussion (and fight) with Adair over early-morning fielding practice; he gave in after the first round.
Clearing the Air
Mentioned as having misled Adair about Mike offering places in the village team.

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