Piccadilly Jim · Character

Ogden Ford

Ann's pampered, perpetually hungry younger brother, a boy so thoroughly spoiled that kidnapping him seems almost reasonable to everyone involved.

supporting

Also known as Ogden, little Ogden Ford, young Ogden Ford

First appearance: ii the exiled fan

As a supporting figure in Piccadilly Jim, Ogden Ford is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Ogden is discussed as a troublesome boy who needs strict discipline; Mr.

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Character groups

Pett Household Circle
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Escalation
Breaking point

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Jimmy Crocker
family · ambivalent
Jimmy is Ogden's step-uncle, and their relationship is marked by mutual annoyance and… How this plays out →
Ann Chester
family · ambivalent
Jerry Mitchell
friendship · positive
Mrs. Pett
family · ambivalent
Mr. Peter Pett
family · positive
Jimmy Crocker
family · ambivalent
Jimmy is Ogden's step-uncle, and their relationship is marked by mutual annoyance and… How this plays out →
Ann Chester
family · ambivalent
Mrs. Pett
family · ambivalent
Mr. Peter Pett
family · positive
Jimmy Crocker
family · ambivalent
Jimmy is Ogden's step-uncle, and their relationship is marked by mutual annoyance and… How this plays out →
Jerry Mitchell
friendship · positive
Ann Chester
family · ambivalent

Jimmy Crocker
Jimmy is Ogden's step-uncle, and their relationship is marked by mutual annoyance and comedic conflict.
Ann Chester
Ann is Ogden's cousin, and she treats him with a mix of exasperation and protective affection.
Jerry Mitchell
Jerry and Ogden develop a friendly bond, with Jerry acting as a protector and mentor to the troublesome boy.
Mrs. Pett
Mrs. Pett is Ogden's stepmother, and she is strict and controlling toward him.
Mr. Peter Pett
Mr. Pett is Ogden's stepfather, and he is generally indulgent and amused by Ogden's antics.
Jimmy Crocker
Jimmy is Ogden's step-uncle, and their relationship is marked by mutual annoyance and comedic conflict.
Ann Chester
Ann is Ogden's cousin, and she treats him with a mix of exasperation and protective affection.
Mrs. Pett
Mrs. Pett is Ogden's stepmother, and she is strict and controlling toward him.
Mr. Peter Pett
Mr. Pett is Ogden's stepfather, and he is generally indulgent and amused by Ogden's antics.
Jimmy Crocker
Jimmy is Ogden's step-uncle, and their relationship is marked by mutual annoyance and comedic conflict.
Jerry Mitchell
Jerry and Ogden develop a friendly bond, with Jerry acting as a protector and mentor to the troublesome boy.
Ann Chester
Ann is Ogden's cousin, and she treats him with a mix of exasperation and protective affection.

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

I: A Red-Haired Girl
Ogden is discussed as a troublesome boy who needs strict discipline; Mr. Pett suggests sending him to Sing-Sing, but Mrs. Pett fears kidnapping.
III: Family Jars
Brought along by his mother, fidgets with a valuable vase and ignores Mrs. Crocker's reprimands.
X: Instruction in Deportment
Observes Jerry, taunts him about his nose and appearance, gets spanked.
XI: Jimmy Decides to Be Himself
Referenced as the cause of Jerry's firing; the target of the kidnapping plot.
XIII: Slight Complications
Lying on a settee, reading; protests when Jimmy prods him and jokes about his weight.
Mrs. Pett Takes Precautions
Languishes on the sick-settee, refusing soup and bread-and-milk, and is sent to bed by Mrs. Pett.
XVIII: The Voice from the Past
Confronts Jimmy, revealing he knows Jimmy is a crook and proposes a fifty-fifty split on a kidnapping scheme; shows a mercenary and manipulative side.
Between Father and Son
The boy targeted for kidnapping; he had previously offered to cooperate with Jimmy but now refuses after learning his true identity.
Chapter XXI: Chicago Ed.
Awake and armed with a revolver; shrewdly bargains for a share of the ransom before agreeing to be kidnapped.
In the Library
Enters the room as part of the procession through the French window.
Sensational Turning of a Worm
The target of Mr. Pett's ultimatum; his loafing and smoking have finally provoked a decisive response.

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