Describe Nicholas Jenkins. What is he like? What are his motivations in life? What are his shortcomings? What are his strengths?

Jenkins describes a series of people who appear in his life then appear again in completely different settings, often with different people present. Describe three of these instances and Jenkins' reactions to them.

Compare the characters of Templer and Stringham. What are the differences in the two characters? The similarities?

There are several young ladies in whom Jenkins believes himself interested over the course of the story. Compare any two of these.

Who is Widmerpool? What does he accomplish in his own life? How do his accomplishments impact Jenkins? What does Jenkins think of Widmerpool? How does his impression change over the course of the story?

Compare the characters of Uncle Giles and Mr. Deacon. Compare the character of Jean Templer and Barbara...