Psmith in the City · Character
Mr. Jackson
Mike's father, who sends him to work at the bank.
minor
Also known as Jackson
First appearance: Mike Hears Bad News
Mr. Jackson'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.
Mike's father, visibly worried and burdened by a large financial loss, breaks the news that Mike must start working instead of attending university.
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With Psmith (professional): Psmith interacts with Mike's father as a respectful colleague and occasional ally in financial matters. With Mike Jackson (family): Father and son relationship, with Mr. Jackson concerned…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Bank employees and family
- Extended office staff and acquaintances
- 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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- Psmith
professional · positive
Psmith interacts with Mike's father as a respectful colleague and occasional ally in… How this plays out →
- Mike Jackson
family · positive
- Mr. Bickersdyke
professional · negative
- Psmith
professional · positive
Psmith interacts with Mike's father as a respectful colleague and occasional ally in… How this plays out →
- Mike Jackson
family · positive
- Mr. Bickersdyke
professional · negative
- Mike Jackson
family · positive
Relationship notes
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See Mr. Jackson in Mike Hears Bad NewsIn the story
Mr. Jackson appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Mr. Jackson in Mike Hears Bad News