3. Introduction
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a touching, sentimental tale of a
beloved British schoolmaster. The novel traces his life
and career from his days as a nervous young teacher to
his status as the school’s elder statesman. Despite the
many challenges he faces throughout his long tenure,
his devotion to the students remains steadfast.
4. CHARACTERS
Hina
• Mr. Chipping
Abeera
• Katherine Bridges
Ayesha
• Mr. Wetherby and headmaster Chatteris
Maryam
• Mrs. Wickett and Linford
Maha
• Headmaster Ralston
Aresha
• Colley
Shehzena
• Dr. Merivale
5. Mr. Chips
Mr. Chips was a handsome young man when he
joined Brookfield. His real name was Chipping.
He graduated from Cambridge University. He
developed himself as an ideal teacher gradually.
He became a very popular teacher.
6. Katherine Bridges
Katherine (Kathie) Bridges Chipping, Mr. Chip's
young wife, whom he marries at forty-eight. She is
very popular with the boys. She dies in childbirth
along with her infant son. Kathie showed us how
to enjoy life, share joy, and laugh.
10. Ralston
Ralston, a young headmaster at
Brookfield whom Mr. Chips never likes.
He encourages Mr. Chips to retire.
11. Chatteris
Chatteris, Ralston’s successor as headmaster;
he and Mr. Chips get on well. He asked Mr.
Chips to come out of retirement and return to
Brookfield School.
12. Colley
Colley, a Brookfield boy
whom Mr. Chips disciplined on his first day
at the school. Colley's son and grandson later
become pupils of Mr. Chips.