# Professor Henley — The Plastic Age character guide

> Professor Henley in The Plastic Age by Percy Marks.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0023-xxii

## Who they are

A faculty member, possibly Jimmie's relative.

## In the story

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_plastic_age_se/chapters/xvii)

Known as Jimmie Henley, he is a sharp, candid teacher who pushes Hugh to develop his talent and delivers a scathing lecture on the false values of college life.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_plastic_age_se/chapters/xx)

Gives Hugh an A in English, delighting him and reinforcing his academic efforts.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_plastic_age_se/chapters/xxiii)

Hugh visits him twice but cannot confess; later Henley offers wisdom, commending Cynthia's courage and suggesting Hugh will eventually be grateful.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_plastic_age_se/chapters/xxvii)

Hugh recalls Henley's earlier words about Sanford being far from perfect but gripping one's heart.

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