Sheen

Joe Bevan

Joe Bevan is Sheen's boxing trainer, guiding him in skill and discipline.

Drummond

Drummond is Sheen's close friend and ally, supporting him through school challenges.

Stanning

Stanning is Sheen's primary antagonist, a bully and competitor for status.

Linton

Linton is a loyal friend to Sheen, often involved in school social dynamics.

Spence

Spence is a friend and fellow student who interacts frequently with Sheen.

Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce is a friend and peer of Sheen, sharing school life and activities.

Ripton

Ripton is a friend of Sheen, part of his social circle at school.

Dunstable

Dunstable is a friend of Sheen, part of the broader school circle.

Frank Hunt

Frank Hunt is a friend and fellow student who interacts with Sheen.

Albert

Albert is a fellow student who interacts with Sheen in school settings.

Clayton

Clayton is a friend of Sheen, interacting within the school community.

Joe Bevan

Joe Bevan is Sheen's boxing trainer, guiding him in skill and discipline.

The White Feather

Receives the white feather, symbolizing cowardice, and grapples with shame and the desire for redemption.

II: Sheen at Home

Staying in with a cold, studying Thucydides for the Gotford scholarship; avoids Stanning and feels uncomfortable in his presence.

III: Sheen Receives Visitors and Advice

Passively hosts Linton and Dunstable, then receives advice from Drummond about asserting himself.

IV: The Better Part of Valour

Accompanies Drummond to Cook's but, upon seeing the fight, hesitates and then walks away, deserting his friend.

The White Feather

Struggles with guilt and self-justification after deserting Drummond; faces ostracism from his house.

VI: Albert Redivivus

Endures complete social isolation from the school; focuses on studying for the Gotford; attempts to regain self-respect by confronting Albert but is beaten.

VII: Mr. Joe Bevan

Rescued by Joe Bevan, decides to take boxing lessons to win the house cup and regain self-respect.

VIII: A Naval Battle and Its Consequences

Hears the headmaster's ultimatum with dismay and decides to break bounds to keep his appointment with Joe Bevan.

IX: Sheen Begins His Education

Begins his boxing education at the Blue Boar, feeling out of condition but determined to improve.

X: Sheen’s Progress

Improves in boxing, gains self-confidence, and confides in Joe Bevan about his social troubles.

XI: A Small Incident

Spars with a local youth, gains confidence, then confronts and hits Attell over the fives court.

XII: Dunstable and Linton Go Up the River

Mentioned at the end as the owner of the boat that Dunstable and Linton take, leaving him without transport.

XIII: Deus Ex Machina

Finds his boat sunk, is rescued by Bruce, and reveals his boxing training with Joe Bevan. He hopes to box for Seymour's House to regain his reputation.

XIV: A Skirmish

Confronts Linton about the boat, accepts the accidental explanation, and does not exploit the situation.

Drummond Goes Into Retirement

Busy with work and boxing; writes to Drummond to request boxing for the house; handles dormitory rebellion with authority.

Seymour's One Success

Wins the Gotford Scholarship but remains isolated; feels frustrated at being denied the chance to box for the house.

Mr. Bevan Makes a Suggestion

Feels demotivated after being barred from the House Boxing competition; rediscovers purpose when Joe Bevan suggests Aldershot.

XIX: Paving the Way

Volunteers to box at Aldershot, confesses his past cowardice to Mr. Spence, and reveals his training with Joe Bevan.

Sheen Goes to Aldershot

The protagonist, representing Wrykyn in the Lightweights at Aldershot; he keeps his participation secret and overcomes nervousness before his bout.

A Good Start

Wins his first fight by knockout and prepares for the final against Peteiro.

XXII: A Good Finish

Wins the lightweight boxing championship at Aldershot after a tough three-round fight against Peteiro.

A Surprise for Seymour's

Returns from Aldershot as lightweight champion; confronts Stanning and clears his reputation.

XXIV: Bruce Explains

Is reported by Mr. Spence for out-of-bounds training but saved by Bruce's intervention; later invited to tea by Drummond.