Psmith in the City · Character
George Barstead
A cricketer mentioned in the story.
minor
Also known as George
First appearance: ii mike hears bad news
George Barstead shows up with force in X: Mr. Bickersdyke Addresses His Constituents. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Former messenger at the bank, mentioned as having been dismissed for laughing at a joke of Mr.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and cricketers
- Protagonist
- Bank employees and family
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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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