Psmith, Journalist · Character
Mr. Wolmann
A boxer and associate of Kid Brady who helps in the campaign.
minor
Also known as Energetic Mr. Wolmann, Cyclone Al Wolmann, Cyclone Al, Al, Freddie
First appearance: An Addition to the Staff
Mr. Wolmann's tie to Psmith is one of the pressures that moves Psmith, Journalist—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Known as Cyclone Al Wolmann, the opponent in the main bout; starts aggressively but fades and is defeated by Kid Brady.
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With Psmith (rivalry): Wolmann is a corrupt political boss who opposes Psmith's reform efforts. With Billy Windsor (rivalry): Billy is a direct target of Wolmann's attempts to suppress the newspaper's exposés. With Kid…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Core reform allies
- Supporting cast and opposition
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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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- Psmith
rivalry · negative
Wolmann is a corrupt political boss who opposes Psmith's reform efforts. How this plays out →
- Billy Windsor
rivalry · negative
- Kid Brady
rivalry · negative
- Psmith
rivalry · negative
Wolmann is a corrupt political boss who opposes Psmith's reform efforts. How this plays out →
- Billy Windsor
rivalry · negative
- Kid Brady
rivalry · negative
- Psmith
rivalry · negative
Wolmann is a corrupt political boss who opposes Psmith's reform efforts. How this plays out →
- Kid Brady
rivalry · negative
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See Mr. Wolmann in An Addition to the StaffIn the story
Mr. Wolmann 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. Wolmann in An Addition to the Staff