The Transformation of Philip Jettan · Character
Sir Thomas Jettan
Philip's rakish uncle in London, a connoisseur of waistcoats and gossip who undertakes to turn a country nephew into a gentleman of fashion.
supporting
Also known as old Tom, Tom, Tom Jettan, Thomas, Mr. Thomas Jettan, His Uncle Thomas
First appearance: I: The House of Jettan
As a supporting figure in The Transformation of Philip Jettan, Sir Thomas Jettan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Old Tom, the builder of Jettan's Pride, who becomes proud of the house and establishes the tradition of male inheritance; he dies before the main events.
Tom Jettan lives in town, dresses with exquisite care, and knows everyone worth knowing; he is the natural destination when Philip flees Sussex for a makeover. He takes on the project with relish, schooling Philip in dress, dancing, and the arts of flirtation, and his running commentary on the boy's progress supplies much of the book's comedy. Yet Tom is no fool—he sees the danger in teaching a man to wear a mask, and his affection for Philip complicates his role as Pygmalion.
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- Primary Romantic Circle
- Extended Society Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Sir Thomas Jettan in I: The House of JettanIn the story
Sir Thomas Jettan appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: The House of Jettan
- V: In Which Philip Finds That His Uncle Is More Sympathetic Than His Father
- VI: The Beginning of the Transformation
- X: In Which a Letter Is Read
- XI: Philip Astonishes His Uncle
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