Something someone else should write

[rozk]

Most servants in Wodehouse are not as thorougly self-educated as Jeeves - he's odd even in his own world and clearly could do better than being Wooster's man, but doesn't want to. In a sense, his devotion is creepy, almost sinister, and has this vicarious sharing in Bertie's more excessive moments. Someone should write the Highsmith/Wodehouse cross-over: The talented Mr Jeeves anyone?

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Nah, I dont think he was creepy or sinister.

[hamsterine.livejournal.com]

I think Jeeves was in a very good position. Being the more intelligent of the 2, he always made things work out the way he wanted them.

Often the things he did were geared toward helping Wooster out of difficult situations, but although I don't think he was a bad or sinister man nor do I think he was excessively devoted. When he did things which were extremely clever and helpful, and almost certainly more than would have been in his job description, I expect he did so to prove himself indispensible and therefore able to have greater leverage over his working conditions; pay, holiday, etc.