# Father — Psmith in the City character guide

> Father in Psmith in the City by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-mike-hears-bad-news

## Who they are

Mike's father, referred to in dialogue.

## Relationships

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/characters/psmith)

_family_

Psmith's father is a wealthy, eccentric man who supports his son's schemes and shares his love of elaborate plans.

### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/characters/mike_jackson)

_family_

Mike's father is a caring but somewhat distant parent, concerned with his son's professional development.

### [Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/characters/psmith)

_family_

Psmith's father is a wealthy, eccentric man who supports his son's schemes and shares his love of elaborate plans.

### [Mike Jackson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/characters/mike_jackson)

_family_

Mike's father is a caring but somewhat distant parent, concerned with his son's professional development.

## In the story

### [Mr. Bickersdyke Walks Behind the Bowler's Arm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/i-mr-bickersdyke-walks-behind-the-bowler-s-arm)

Psmith's father, a man of many hobbies who is enthusiastic about cricket and advises Mike.

### [XXVIII: Psmith Arranges His Future](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xxviii-psmith-arranges-his-future)

Psmith's father, who agrees to let him leave the bank and study for the Bar.

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