# Jim — The Well of Loneliness character guide > Jim in The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** James, Jamie **First appearance:** 0003-book-i ## Who they are A stable boy and childhood friend of Stephen at Morton. ## Relationships ### [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/barbara) _romantic_ Barbara and Jim are a devoted same-sex couple within Stephen's social circle, representing stable love. ### [Stephen Gordon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/stephen_gordon) _friendship_ Jim is a fellow invert and friend in Stephen's Paris circle, part of her supportive community. ### [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/barbara) _romantic_ Barbara and Jim are a devoted same-sex couple within Stephen's social circle, representing stable love. ### [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/barbara) _romantic_ Barbara and Jim are a devoted same-sex couple within Stephen's social circle, representing stable love. ### [Stephen Gordon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/stephen_gordon) _friendship_ Jim is a fellow invert and friend in Stephen's Paris circle, part of her supportive community. ### [Stephen Gordon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/stephen_gordon) _friendship_ Jim is a fellow invert and friend in Stephen's Paris circle, part of her supportive community. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i) A groom mentioned by Williams as impudent; works in the stables. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iii) Ralph stares from Stephen to Roger to his wife, his eyes red from tears or anger. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i) The groom who silently understands Stephen's plan and is moved to tears. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii) Secures Raftery's halter and hurries away to his third-class compartment. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iii) The faithful groom who sits up with Raftery the night before and holds the bridle during the euthanasia. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/v) Mentioned as the person Stephen has told about the burial location. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii) The groom, wanting to join the cavalry; Anna is using her influence for him. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i) A composer from the Highlands; short-sighted and unkempt; music besieges her soul. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii) Referred to as Jamie, a boyish, music-loving woman from a Highland village, deeply devoted to Barbara since childhood. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i) Referred to as Jamie; a struggling musician living with Barbara in a dilapidated studio; proud and touchy about accepting help; experiences deep homesickness and depression. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii) Jamie is in excellent spirits and organizes the evening gathering, inviting friends and arranging for the Jones brothers to sing. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iii) Hosts the party at her studio; plays the overture to her opera and drinks heavily. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i) Guest at Christmas dinner, dances with Barbara and sings foxtrot songs. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i) Struggles with poverty, creative frustration, and sexual abstinence due to Barbara's illness; tears up her work; quarrels with Barbara. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii) Joins nocturnal parties grimly, drinking crème-de-menthe to escape pain. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iv) Rushes to Stephen and Mary's house, hatless and deeply tormented, pleading for help for Barbara. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/v) Called Jamie; distraught and helpless, squatting by Barbara's bed like a faithful dog, then lying on the divan with face to the wall. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/vi) Jamie is distraught, standing in the doorway and expressing regret over quarreling with Barbara. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/vii) Jamie is devastated by Barbara's death, weeping uncontrollably and lamenting that she cannot mourn openly or return home to Beedles. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/viii) Jamie is the victim of the suicide, having shot herself to escape the shame and grief of losing Barbara. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i) Mentioned as Jamie, one of the deceased lovers. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii) Jamie's tragic death with Barbara is a central topic of Stephen's anguish and discussions with Valérie. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iii) Appears in Stephen's vision as Jamie, clasping Barbara's hand. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters/jim - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/characters