| Bertie Wooster | |
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Real Name |
Bertram Wilberforce Wooster |
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First Appearance |
Extricating Young Gussie (1915) |
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Original Publisher |
Saturday Evening Post |
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Created by |
P. G. Wodehouse |
Origins[]
Bertram Wilberforce Wooster, known simply as Bertie, is the quintessential English gentleman and is portrayed as a charming, well-meaning, but somewhat dim-witted young man who often finds himself in absurd situations due to his naivety and gullibility.
Bertie is tall, well-dressed, and handsome, with a penchant for stylish clothing and a well-groomed appearance. However, his appearance belies his often scatterbrained and inept demeanor when it comes to managing his own affairs.
Bertie comes from a wealthy, aristocratic family, and as such, he has never had to work for a living. He spends his days socializing with other members of the upper class, attending parties and country house weekends, and generally enjoying a life of leisure. He is not particularly ambitious or industrious, preferring instead to leave the details of life to his valet, Jeeves.
Despite his apparent lack of intelligence, Bertie possesses a good-natured charm and a sense of humor that endears him to those around him. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to friends in need, even if his efforts often result in more chaos and confusion.
Throughout the series, Bertie finds himself embroiled in a variety of comedic misadventures, from romantic entanglements to financial troubles to run-ins with eccentric relatives. Despite the challenges he faces, Bertie always manages to come out on top, thanks in large part to the quick thinking and clever maneuvering of his faithful valet and closest companion, Jeeves, who is his opposite in many ways. Jeeves is intelligent, resourceful, and unflappable, often coming to Bertie's rescue when his schemes go awry. Despite their differences, Bertie and Jeeves share a deep bond of friendship and mutual respect.
Public Domain Appearances[]
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
- The Man with Two Left Feet (1917)
- Extricating Young Gussie
- My Man Jeeves (1919)
- The Inimitable Jeeves (1923)
- Carry On, Jeeves (1925)
Public Domain Film Appearances[]
- Making Good with Mother (1919)
- Cutting Out Venus (1919)