# Sheen — The White Feather character guide > Sheen in The White Feather by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** B. Sheen, III Sheen, Mr. Sheen, Dear Sheen, R. D. Sheen, XX Sheen, X Sheen, IX Sheen **First appearance:** 0001-the-white-feather ## Snapshot A Wrykyn sixth-former who flinches from a town brawl and must live with the white feather that follows, turning to the boxing ring for redemption. ## Who they are Sheen is a senior boy whose rank in the sixth form sits uneasily beside his failure to stand with Drummond when the town boys rush the school. He argues himself into a statesmanlike defense, then watches it collapse brick by brick in the silence of his study, until the shame of having disgraced Seymour's becomes unbearable. His decision to seek out Joe Bevan and train for the House Boxing cup gives the novel its engine: a boy trying to buy back his own good opinion with his fists. ## Relationships ### [Joe Bevan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/joe_bevan) _professional_ Joe Bevan is Sheen's boxing trainer, guiding him in skill and discipline. ### [Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/drummond) _friendship_ Drummond is Sheen's close friend and ally, supporting him through school challenges. ### [Stanning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/stanning) _rivalry_ Stanning is Sheen's primary antagonist, a bully and competitor for status. ### [Linton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/linton) _friendship_ Linton is a loyal friend to Sheen, often involved in school social dynamics. ### [Spence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/spence) _friendship_ Spence is a friend and fellow student who interacts frequently with Sheen. ### [Jack Bruce](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/jack_bruce) _friendship_ Jack Bruce is a friend and peer of Sheen, sharing school life and activities. ### [Ripton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/ripton) _friendship_ Ripton is a friend of Sheen, part of his social circle at school. ### [Dunstable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/dunstable) _friendship_ Dunstable is a friend of Sheen, part of the broader school circle. ### [Frank Hunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/frank_hunt) _friendship_ Frank Hunt is a friend and fellow student who interacts with Sheen. ### [Albert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/albert) _social_ Albert is a fellow student who interacts with Sheen in school settings. ### [Clayton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/clayton) _friendship_ Clayton is a friend of Sheen, interacting within the school community. ### [Joe Bevan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/joe_bevan) _professional_ Joe Bevan is Sheen's boxing trainer, guiding him in skill and discipline. ## In the story ### [The White Feather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/the-white-feather) Receives the white feather, symbolizing cowardice, and grapples with shame and the desire for redemption. ### [II: Sheen at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/v-the-white-feather) Struggles with guilt and self-justification after deserting Drummond; faces ostracism from his house. ### [VI: Albert Redivivus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/x-sheen-s-progress) Improves in boxing, gains self-confidence, and confides in Joe Bevan about his social troubles. ### [XI: A Small Incident](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xiv-a-skirmish) Confronts Linton about the boat, accepts the accidental explanation, and does not exploit the situation. ### [Drummond Goes Into Retirement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xxi-a-good-start) Wins his first fight by knockout and prepares for the final against Peteiro. ### [XXII: A Good Finish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xxii-a-good-finish) Wins the lightweight boxing championship at Aldershot after a tough three-round fight against Peteiro. ### [A Surprise for Seymour's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/xxiii-a-surprise-for-seymour-s) Returns from Aldershot as lightweight champion; confronts Stanning and clears his reputation. ### [XXIV: Bruce Explains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/chapters/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. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters/sheen - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_feather_se/characters