Bertram Wooster

Gussie Fink-Nottle

Bertram and Gussie are close friends, with Bertram often trying to assist Gussie in his romantic endeavors.

Aunt Dahlia

Aunt Dahlia is Bertram's aunt, and she often scolds him but also relies on his help.

Jeeves

Bertram is Jeeves's employer, but Jeeves often outsmarts and guides him.

Tuppy Glossop

Bertram and Tuppy are friends, though their relationship is strained by romantic rivalries.

Angela

Angela is Bertram's cousin, and they share a playful, teasing bond.

Aunt Dahlia

Aunt Dahlia is Bertram's aunt, and she often scolds him but also relies on his help.

Gussie Fink-Nottle

Bertram and Gussie are close friends, with Bertram often trying to assist Gussie in his romantic endeavors.

Tuppy Glossop

Bertram and Tuppy are friends, though their relationship is strained by romantic rivalries.

Tuppy Glossop

Bertram and Tuppy are friends, though their relationship is strained by romantic rivalries.

Angela

Angela is Bertram's cousin, and they share a playful, teasing bond.

Angela

Angela is Bertram's cousin, and they share a playful, teasing bond.

Jeeves

Bertram is Jeeves's employer, but Jeeves often outsmarts and guides him.

Right Ho, Jeeves

Narrator and protagonist, caught in the middle of romantic schemes.

I

Narrator and protagonist; returns to his flat, discusses Gussie's predicament with Jeeves, and later goes to the Drones.

II

Narrates the chapter, attempts to advise Gussie, and confronts Jeeves about his methods.

III

Receives and responds to Aunt Dahlia's telegrams, debates with Jeeves about the mess jacket, and plans to attend Pongo's party.

IV

Narrator; recovering from Pongo Twistleton's birthday party; shocked by Aunt Dahlia's early visit and demand to give prizes.

V

Suffering from a hangover, Bertie reluctantly agrees to see Gussie after Jeeves reminds him of his promise. He takes a pick-me-up and considers abandoning the case but is restrained by Wooster pride.

VI

Takes charge of Gussie's case, arranges his stay at Brinkley Court, and devises the prize-giving scheme.

VII

Narrator and protagonist; drives to Brinkley Court, formulates a plan, and has a coolness with Jeeves over the mess-jacket.

VIII

Bertie takes on the role of peacemaker between Tuppy and Angela, devising a plan for Tuppy to skip dinner to signal his love.

Chapter IX

Coaches Gussie on romantic strategy and defends his plan against Jeeves' skepticism.

Chapter X

Bertie walks with Madeline, learns of her love for Gussie, and later tries to explain an aching heart to her.

Chapter XI

Narrator; learns of Gussie's failed proposal, faces Aunt Dahlia's wrath over Anatole's resignation, and listens to Tuppy's suspicions about Angela.

Chapter XII

Listens to Tuppy's story, offers reassurance, and reveals his own close companionship with Angela in Cannes to dispel Tuppy's jealousy.

XIII

Devises plans to roast Tuppy to Angela and lace Gussie's orange juice with gin; discusses strategies with Jeeves.

XIV

Narrator and protagonist; orchestrates the conversation with Angela to roast Tuppy.

XV

Defends himself against Tuppy's accusations, reveals his rejection by Madeline Bassett, and insists his motives were kind.

XVI

Narrator; wakes to a new day, reviews the Tuppy-Angela situation and Gussie's prize-giving, and tries to reassure Gussie.

XVII

Narrator and driver to the prize-giving; reflects on the bright side of Gussie's intoxication; later rests and discusses the day's events with Jeeves.

XVIII

Narrator; interacts with Tuppy and Jeeves; tries to maintain nonchalance while hiding Gussie.

XIX

Tries to persuade Angela to break off her engagement to Gussie, then dines with Aunt Dahlia.

Chapter XX

Bertie narrates the chaos, tries to mediate between Anatole and Gussie, and receives a shocking letter from Madeline Bassett.

XXI

Engaged to Madeline Bassett, seeks Jeeves' help to escape the situation.

XXII

Rides back to Brinkley Court, rings the fire bell, and confronts Jeeves about the failed plan.

Chapter XXIII

Narrator and protagonist; learns of Jeeves' psychological scheme, is released from engagement to Madeline, and feels bucked despite physical discomfort.