Old Jolyon Goes to the Opera
Reunites with his father briefly; returns a cheque and maintains correspondence about his son Jolly.
Old Jolyon's Peccadillo
Hosts his father's unexpected visit; struggles with his wife's distress and his own conflicted feelings.
James Goes to See for Himself
Young Jolyon is referenced in the context of his past 'escapade,' serving as a precedent for crossing social boundaries in love.
Old Jolyon at the Zoo
Accompanies his father and children at the Zoo, reflecting on class and family, and learns of the rumor about Bosinney and Irene.
X: Diagnosis of a Forsyte
Reflects on his own Forsyte identity and receives a letter from his father asking him to intervene with Bosinney. He struggles with the request and ultimately decides not to act.
June Pays Some Calls
Mentioned in Old Jolyon's thoughts; his letter defends Bosinney and expresses a cynical view of human nature.
Meeting at the Botanical
Observes Irene and Bosinney meeting secretly in the Botanical Gardens while sketching; reflects on his own artistic struggles and Forsyte nature.
June's Victory
Mentioned as the son Old Jolyon plans to reinstate as a 'man of property,' his reconciliation with his father is a key outcome of the chapter's events.
Bosinney's Departure
Reflects on Bosinney's death as a blow to the Forsyte family's sense of property, and rejects the theory of suicide.
Irene's Return
Young Jolyon arrives at Soames' house with a message for Irene, but is turned away by Soames. His presence highlights the tension and the divide within the family.
Interlude: Indian Summer of a Forsyte
Old Jolyon's son, who is aware of and approves of his father's friendship with Irene.
IV
Mentioned as Old Jolyon's son, whose return from Spain with June is anticipated.
V
Old Jolyon's son, whose impending return with June is a source of dread for Old Jolyon, as it threatens his time with Irene.
Book II: In Chancery
Emerges as a sympathetic figure, caught between family loyalty and his own evolving principles.
Soames Prepares to Take Steps
Mentioned as Irene's trustee and the current resident of Robin Hill; Soames intends to visit him on business.
No-Longer-Young Jolyon at Home
Now a successful watercolorist with a short fair beard, reflecting on time, his father's death, and his ownership of Robin Hill.
The Colt and the Filly
Hosts the visit, engages Soames in philosophical talk about generational change and self-consciousness.
Jolyon Prosecutes Trusteeship
Jolyon struggles with his role as trustee for Irene, recalling his father's counsel and his own deep dislike for Soames.
And Visits the Past
Mentioned as Irene's trustee and the one who conveyed Soames's intentions to her.
Jolyon Finds Out Where He Is
Restless and conflicted, Jolyon struggles with his role as Irene's trustee and his growing attraction to her.
XIV: Soames Discovers What He Wants
Soames distrusts Jolyon for having seen Irene, reflecting on his cousin's outcast past and perceived sympathy with laxity.
I: The Third Generation
Father of Jolly and Holly, who recounts the Forsyte family history with a mix of irony and affection.
Visit to Irene
Visits Irene with June, offers her asylum at Robin Hill, and reflects on his pity for her.
Jolly Sits in Judgment
Mentioned as having doubtful views on the war; absent in Paris during the vacation.
Jolyon in Two Minds
Struggles with his feelings for Irene and his duty to his son Jolly after receiving news of Jolly's enlistment.
Dinner at James'
Mentioned as being in Paris; Soames suspects he is with Irene.
X: Death of the Dog Balthasar
Returns home and grieves the death of his dog Balthasar; reflects on love, aging, and altruism while burying the dog with his son.
XII: Progress of the Chase
Meets with Soames; admits to seeing Irene in Paris; declares his feminist principles and opposition to Soames' plans.
I: Soames in Paris
Mentioned in Soames's note as the man Irene is allegedly involved with; Soames threatens to make things unbearable for him.
Richmond Park
Receives cablegram about Jolly's illness; learns of Holly's engagement to Val Dartie; consents to Holly's departure; walks in Richmond Park and meets Irene.
Over the River
Referenced as 'Dad' in Jolly's final thoughts of home and Robin Hill.
Soames Acts
Identified as the man meeting Irene in Richmond Park, prompting Soames's decision to divorce.
A Summer Day
Receives divorce petition and decides not to defend the suit; confronts Soames at Robin Hill.
A Summer Night
Grieves the death of his son Jolly; reflects on Forsyte possessiveness and his love for Irene.
Out of the Web
Co-respondent in Soames' divorce; in Italy with Irene, causing Soames bitter envy.
Passing of an Age
Seen with Irene at the funeral procession; described as a tallish man with a soft hat and short grizzling beard.
Birth of a Forsyte
Mentioned in Soames's thoughts as a man who already has children and the woman Soames loved.
Awakening
Jon's father, a nurturing figure who represents a more artistic and less materialistic Forsyte spirit.
Awakening
Jon's father, who observes Jon's imaginative play and discusses beauty and nature with him.
Book III: To Let
Young Jolyon, Irene's second husband, is a thoughtful and artistic man who tries to guide his son Jon with wisdom and compassion. He represents a more modern, less materialistic approach to life, but is also burdened by the family's history.
Encounter
Soames's cousin, who went off with Irene; said to be looking shaky at seventy-two.
Fine Fleur Forsyte
Young Jolyon is referenced as Soames's first cousin and a painter, though Soames claims not to have seen him in twenty years.
At Robin Hill
Spends his son's birthday quietly, reflecting on his heart condition and mortality; learns of the encounter with Soames and considers telling Jon the family history.
Jon
Jolyon is referenced through his letter to Holly, reminding her to keep family history from Jon, and through Holly's memories of her visit to Robin Hill.
Trio
Jolyon supports Irene's plan but privately doubts its effectiveness, recognizing Jon's tenacity.
I: Mother and Son
Mentioned as Jon's father, who would have admired Goya's work; his past is part of Jon's curiosity.
Fathers and Daughters
Feels lonely after Irene and Jon leave; taken to London by June; argues with June about revealing the past to Jon; becomes agitated and has heart trouble.
Meetings
Hosts tea under the oak tree; engages in a philosophical discussion about the young rejecting property and sentiment; makes a pointed remark about the past.
In Green Street
Mentioned as the cousin who married Irene after her divorce from Soames.
Decision
Mentioned as being unwell and having a kind heart; his photograph is kept by Jon's father.
I: Old Jolyon Walks
The narrator of the chapter, writing the letter to Jon and reflecting on his past.
Confession
Central perspective; he searches for Jon, confronts him about the engagement, and dies of a heart attack.
Irene
Dies suddenly in his armchair, leaving a farewell note with Irene's name.
Soames Cogitates
Recently deceased; Soames reflects on their strained relationship and the obituary.
Desperate
Deceased; his memory and the contents of his deathbed letter continue to influence Jon's decisions.
Under the Oak-Tree
Deceased father of Jon, whose memory Jon feels he would betray by marrying Fleur.
