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Psmith in the City · Character

Sir John Morrison

A political figure mentioned in the story.

minor

Also known as Sir John

First appearance: viii the friendly native

Sir John Morrison'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.

The victim of the forged cheque; furious about the forgery.
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With Psmith (professional): Psmith works as Sir John's secretary, a position he uses to advance his own schemes and impress his employer. With Psmith (professional): Psmith works as Sir John's secretary, a position he…

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Character Web

6 connections

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PSPsmithMBMr. BickersdykeMJMike JacksonFAFatherMJMr. JacksonSJSir John Morrison

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Bank employees and family
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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Relationships

  • Psmith

    professional · positive

    Psmith works as Sir John's secretary, a position he uses to advance his own schemes and… How this plays out →

  • Psmith

    professional · positive

    Psmith works as Sir John's secretary, a position he uses to advance his own schemes and… How this plays out →

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See Sir John Morrison in viii the friendly native

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See Sir John Morrison in viii the friendly native
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