Psmith in the City · Character
young Tom Barlow
A young man mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: ii mike hears bad news
young Tom Barlow shows up with force in Mr. Bickersdyke Makes a Concession. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Recalled as the Speaker of the Tulse Hill Parliament during Bickersdyke's radical speech.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended office staff and acquaintances
- Minor characters and cricketers
- Bank employees and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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