Psmith in the City · Character
Bannister
A clerk at the bank, often mentioned in the office.
minor
Also known as Comrade Bannister, the Bannister, Mr. Bannister
First appearance: First Steps in a Business Career
Bannister's tie to Psmith is one of the pressures that moves Psmith in the City—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A cheerful youth who shows Mike the ropes in the postage department, explaining the work and the quirks of the staff.
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With Psmith (professional): Bannister is a bank clerk who Psmith often delegates tasks to, treating him with polite but firm authority. With Mike Jackson (professional): Bannister is a fellow clerk who works alongside…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Extended office staff and acquaintances
- Bank employees and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Psmith, having…
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- Psmith
professional · ambivalent
Bannister is a bank clerk who Psmith often delegates tasks to, treating him with polite… How this plays out →
- Mike Jackson
professional · positive
- Psmith
professional · ambivalent
Bannister is a bank clerk who Psmith often delegates tasks to, treating him with polite… How this plays out →
- Mike Jackson
professional · positive
- Psmith
professional · ambivalent
Bannister is a bank clerk who Psmith often delegates tasks to, treating him with polite… How this plays out →
- Mike Jackson
professional · positive
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See Bannister in First Steps in a Business CareerIn the story
Bannister appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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