Psmith in the City · Character

Joe Jackson

Mike's older brother, a professional cricketer.

minor

Also known as Joe, brother Joe

Joe Jackson's tie to Mike Jackson is one of the pressures that moves Psmith in the City—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as having scored his first double century in first-class cricket, a bright spot in an otherwise somber homecoming.

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With Mike Jackson (family): Brothers who share a close bond, with Joe often looking out for Mike's interests. With Mike Jackson (family): Brothers who share a close bond, with Joe often looking out for Mike's interests.

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Family
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Character groups

Extended office staff and acquaintances
Bank employees and family
Protagonist

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Mike Jackson
family · positive
Brothers who share a close bond, with Joe often looking out for Mike's interests. How this plays out →
Mike Jackson
family · positive
Brothers who share a close bond, with Joe often looking out for Mike's interests. How this plays out →
Mike Jackson
family · positive
Brothers who share a close bond, with Joe often looking out for Mike's interests. How this plays out →

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Mike Hears Bad News
Mentioned as having scored his first double century in first-class cricket, a bright spot in an otherwise somber homecoming.
At the Telephone
Calls Mike from Lord's, urgently asking him to fill in for the county cricket team against Middlesex.
Breaking the News
Mike's brother; calls to ask Mike to play for the county team.
At Lord's
Mike's brother; explains the team's shortage due to a car accident; puts Mike in fourth wicket.
XXVIII: Psmith Arranges His Future
Mentioned as batting with Mike and scoring 61 runs.
And Mike's
Scores 189, runs himself out; plays brilliantly alongside Mike.

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