Psmith in the City · Character
Bob
A friend or acquaintance mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: Mike Hears Bad News
Bob shows up with force in Mike Hears Bad News. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mike's brother, who has already been told by their father to find a job after Oxford, contributing to the gloomy atmosphere.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended office staff and acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Bank employees and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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