Vice Versa

A wealthy stockbroker who enjoys the comforts of status and control. After a magical wish, he finds himself in his son Dick’s body, gaining insight into the younger generation’s pressures and freedoms. The experience softens his previously pompous demeanor and fosters greater empathy toward his family. By the end, he seeks reconciliation and a more understanding approach to parenthood.

The carefree eldest son who relishes freedom and social perks. He uses his father’s body to throw parties, flirt with Alice, and pursue Fanny, exploiting the advantages of adulthood. His behavior reveals a lack of responsibility and a desire for instant gratification. Through the swap, he experiences consequences that temper his rebellious streak.

The perceptive daughter of the strict headmaster, Dulcie is puzzled by the strange affections her former beau shows toward Fanny. She represents a grounded, observant viewpoint within the school’s social dynamics. Her curiosity and sense of propriety contrast with the upheaval caused by the body swap.

The disciplinarian headmaster whose authority defines the school’s atmosphere. He is stern and often embodies the traditional values the swap disrupts. His humiliation by the Bultitudes remains a notable memory within the story and a cautionary note about pride and control.

An unscrupulous thief who steals the Garuda Stone and temporally sets the plot in motion by passing it to Paul. His actions are driven by self-interest and a belief in his own cleverness, with warnings of bad luck attached to the stone’s power. Paradine’s role is the catalyst that triggers the central body-swapping premise.

A socialite and Paul’s former partner who becomes entangled in the affection triangle. She commands attention and uses her position to influence those around her. Her involvement deepens the romantic complications and highlights the fragility of relationships under the stress of the swap.

The maid who becomes Paul’s wife after the events unfold, anchoring the present-day arc with a grounded, practical perspective. She provides a candid counterpoint to the indulgences of wealth and status. Her presence helps move the story toward reconciliation and a more humble outlook.

The younger son who ultimately holds the Garuda Stone, becoming the focal point for restoring the natural order. His role is more reactive, serving as the key to reversing the body swap and returning the family to its proper dynamics. He represents innocence in the wake of adult misadventure.