The Plastic Age · Character

Pudge Jamieson

A plump, horn-rimmed prodigy who rates an A without trying, Pudge Jamieson runs the dorm seminar like a one-man faculty and hoards the college's most notorious library of erotica.

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Also known as Pudge

First appearance: iv

As a supporting figure in The Plastic Age, Pudge Jamieson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Leads the study seminar; known for his easy learning, humor, and collection of erotica; acts as the 'prof' quizzing the group on poetry.

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Hugh Carver
friendship · positive
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George Winsor
friendship · positive
Hugh Carver
friendship · positive
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George Winsor
friendship · positive

Hugh Carver
Pudge is a friend and fellow student, a jovial and overweight character who is part of the group's social activities.
George Winsor
George and Pudge are close friends, often seen together in the drinking and partying scenes of the novel.
Hugh Carver
Pudge is a friend and fellow student, a jovial and overweight character who is part of the group's social activities.
George Winsor
George and Pudge are close friends, often seen together in the drinking and partying scenes of the novel.

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The Long Winter of Study
Leads the study seminar; known for his easy learning, humor, and collection of erotica; acts as the 'prof' quizzing the group on poetry.
XIV
Mentioned as one of the friends Hugh looks forward to seeing again at college.
XVII
After Henley's lecture, Pudge agrees with the critique, calling the students 'intellectual hypocrites.'
XXIV
Joins the discussion, admits he knows little despite his Phi Beta Kappa key, and plans to attend law school.
XXV
Challenges Henley on the importance of athletics and college's justification.
XXVI
Another friend who shares Hugh's sentimental feelings about leaving Sanford.
XXVII
Hugh remembers Pudge rooming in Surrey Hall.

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