Psmith, Journalist · Character
Bat Jarvis
The Groome Street gang leader and devoted cat fancier who, after being approached to help silence Psmith, instead becomes one of his most useful allies.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Jarvis, Comrade Jarvis, the great Bat
First appearance: Bat Jarvis
As a supporting figure in Psmith, Journalist, Bat Jarvis is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Local gang leader who becomes an ally after Psmith wins his respect.
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Bat Jarvis rules a corner of the New York underworld but spends his quieter hours exchanging tips on treating fits in kittens. When Parker tries to enlist him against the Cosy Moments men, the arrangement takes an…
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- Other
Character groups
- Core reform allies
- Supporting cast and opposition
- Antagonistic detectives
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
Psmith’s dreamy, contented reflection on the peaceful resolution of the New York conflicts—Waring’s electoral…
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- Billy Windsor
friendship · positive
Bat Jarvis, a gang leader, becomes an ally to Billy after being won over by Psmith. How this plays out →
- Psmith
friendship · positive
- Billy Windsor
friendship · positive
Bat Jarvis, a gang leader, becomes an ally to Billy after being won over by Psmith. How this plays out →
- Psmith
friendship · positive
- Billy Windsor
friendship · positive
Bat Jarvis, a gang leader, becomes an ally to Billy after being won over by Psmith. How this plays out →
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Bat Jarvis appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Psmith, Journalist
- Billy Windsor
- Bat Jarvis
- The Man at the Astor
- Reviewing the Situation
- A Gathering of Cat Specialists
- Trapped
- Psmith Concludes His Ride
- +3 more
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