Psmith in the City · Character
Mr. Gregory
A bank clerk who is often irritated by Psmith's antics.
minor
Also known as old Gregory, the aggrieved Mr. Gregory, Comrade Gregory
First appearance: iv first steps in a business career
Mr. Gregory'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.
Head of Fixed Deposits; abusive and truculent, he and Mike hate each other from the start.
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With Psmith (rivalry): Gregory is a bank official who clashes with Psmith due to Psmith's casual attitude and manipulations. With Psmith (rivalry): Gregory is a bank official who clashes with Psmith due to Psmith's…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- 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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rivalry · negative
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- Psmith
rivalry · negative
Gregory is a bank official who clashes with Psmith due to Psmith's casual attitude and… How this plays out →
- Psmith
rivalry · negative
Gregory is a bank official who clashes with Psmith due to Psmith's casual attitude and… How this plays out →
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See Mr. Gregory in iv first steps in a business careerIn the story
Mr. Gregory appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Spirit of Unrest
- Breaking the News
- At Lord's
- XXVIII: Psmith Arranges His Future
- XXX: The Last Sad Farewells
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See Mr. Gregory in iv first steps in a business career