# Jim Mather — Short Fiction character guide

> Jim Mather in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim, Mather, Mrs. James Mather, James Mather

**First appearance:** 0206-i

## Who they are

A young man from a wealthy family, involved in social circles.

## In the story

### [Porcelain and Pink](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/porcelain-and-pink)

Lois's literary date; mistakenly converses with Julie through the bathroom window, believing she is Lois.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/vi)

The burglar who worries about the false teeth and returns them.

### [Mr. Icky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/mr-icky)

Not present; no match found in excerpt.

### [A Wild Thing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/a-wild-thing)

The man from the settlements, vibrant and youthful, who asks for directions to the Tantrum cabin.

### [A Mountain Feud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/a-mountain-feud)

Referenced indirectly as part of the mountain community; no direct appearance.

### [The Birth of Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/the-birth-of-love)

No direct match; character not found in provided excerpts.

### [A Mountain Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/a-mountain-battle)

The stranger from the settlements, who tries to escape and ultimately sacrifices himself with Jemina.

### [Hot and Cold Blood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/hot-and-cold-blood)

Reflects on an encounter with an old man, contributing to the chapter's thematic exploration of aging and memory.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/i)

Jaqueline's husband; a kind and generous man who lends money to a friend and gives up his seat on the streetcar, provoking his wife's anger.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/ii)

Jim Mather is confronted by his wife Jaqueline about being too generous and easily used by others, leading to a tense argument and later a failed attempt to borrow money.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/iii)

Reflects on his past, decides to stop doing favors, and refuses a loan from Mr. Lacy.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/iv)

Struggles with guilt and moral indecision after refusing Mr. Lacy's request; eventually calls to reverse his decision.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/i)

The narrator's friend who accompanies Joe and Eddie, and later reports the assault.

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