No, really. Bertie thinks he is the superior in the relationship, the master, that he is in charge, is clever and competent to direct his own life. And he’s continuously getting into outrageous trouble because of his pride, his dependency on appearances, his unwillingness to take advice, and just plain circumstance. He’s also more than a bit goofy.<\/p>\n
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Jeeves is always there, anticipating Bertie’s needs, offering him quiet counsel, letting Bertie know when he disapproves but not stopping Bertie from making an ass of himself, and then pulling said ass from the fire when things go south (to mix my metaphors). Extremely capable and knowledgable, yet a servant.<\/p>\n
It is not very edifying to see oneself as a Bertie Wooster. But, if so, it’s nice to know that there will be a Jeeves out there with the hangover remedy before we even ask for it.<\/p>\n
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