# Blackburn — The Head of Kay’s character guide

> Blackburn in The Head of Kay’s by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Blackburn, Mr. Blackburn

**First appearance:** 0000-i-mainly-about-fenn

## Who they are

A figure associated with the house, possibly a master or senior student.

## Relationships

### [Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/characters/kennedy)

_friendship_

Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton.

### [Jimmy Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/characters/jimmy_silver)

_friendship_

Blackburn and Jimmy Silver are friends and fellow prefects, cooperating in house affairs.

### [Fenn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/characters/fenn)

_rivalry_

Blackburn and Fenn are antagonists, with Blackburn opposing Fenn's disruptive behavior.

### [Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/characters/kennedy)

_friendship_

Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton.

### [Jimmy Silver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/characters/jimmy_silver)

_friendship_

Blackburn and Jimmy Silver are friends and fellow prefects, cooperating in house affairs.

### [Fenn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/characters/fenn)

_rivalry_

Blackburn and Fenn are antagonists, with Blackburn opposing Fenn's disruptive behavior.

### [Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/characters/kennedy)

_friendship_

Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton.

## In the story

### [An Evening at Kay's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/chapters/ii-an-evening-at-kay-s)

Mentioned as Kennedy's housemaster; contrasted with Mr. Kay for his supportive and trusting style.

### [The Sensations of an Exile](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/chapters/ix-the-sensations-of-an-exile)

Kennedy's former housemaster; regrets losing him but supports the move.

### [The Senior Dayroom Opens Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/chapters/xi-the-senior-dayroom-opens-fire)

Referee for the match; punctual and patient despite the delay.

### [XII: Kennedy Interviews Walton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_head_of_kay_s_se/chapters/xii-kennedy-interviews-walton)

Shows discretion when the house match is called off, understanding Kennedy's difficult position.

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