# Tommy Grainger — Sinister Street character guide

> Tommy Grainger in Sinister Street by Compton Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tom, Grainger, jolly old Tommy

**First appearance:** 0014-i-the-jacobean

## Who they are

A cheerful and loyal friend from Michael's school days.

## In the story

### [II: The First Week](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/ii-the-first-week)

A boisterous freshman who shouts rowing commands and jokes about the crew being too drunk to row.

### [202 High](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/xii-202-high)

Co-hosts the twenty-firster and participates in the bonfire; later criticizes Maurice's behavior.

### [XV: The Last Term](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/xv-the-last-term)

Drunk in honor of his captaincy during Eights Week bump-supper.

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