# Babbitt — Character guide

> Key figures in Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.

- [George F. Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/george_f_babbitt.md): A prosperous real estate broker in Zenith, struggling with conformity and middle-aged discontent.
- [Myra Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/myra_babbitt.md): George's devoted but conventional wife, who manages their household and social life.
- [Paul Riesling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/paul_riesling.md): George's best friend, a sensitive violinist trapped in an unhappy marriage.
- [Theodore Roosevelt Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/ted_babbitt.md): George's rebellious teenage son, who challenges his father's values and expectations.
- [Verona Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/verona_babbitt.md): George's earnest and intellectual daughter, involved in progressive causes.
- [Tinka Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/tinka_babbitt.md): George's youngest child, a sweet and affectionate little girl.
- [Zilla Riesling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/zilla_riesling.md): Paul's shrewish and demanding wife, whose nagging drives him to despair.
- [Tanis Judique](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/tanis_judique.md): A bohemian widow who becomes George's mistress during his rebellious phase.
- [Chum Frink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/chum_frink.md): A poet and advertising man, part of Babbitt's social circle and the Boosters.
- [Virgil Gunch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/virgil_gunch.md): A loud, boosterish coal dealer and Babbitt's friend in the Athletic Club.
- [Howard Littlefield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/howard_littlefield.md): Babbitt's neighbor, a pedantic school principal and amateur economist.
- [Seneca Doane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/seneca_doane.md): A liberal lawyer and Babbitt's college classmate, often criticized by the Boosters.
- [Stanley Graff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/stanley_graff.md): A young, ambitious salesman in Babbitt's real estate office.
- [Louetta Swanson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/louetta_swanson.md): A flirtatious society woman and friend of the Babbitts.
- [Eddie Swanson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/eddie_swanson.md): Louetta's husband, a car salesman and Babbitt's acquaintance.
- [Sir Gerald Doak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/sir_gerald_doak.md): An English visitor to Zenith who befriends Babbitt during his rebellious period.
- [Kenneth Escott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/kenneth_escott.md): A young reporter who courts and later marries Verona Babbitt.
- [Theresa McGoun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/miss_theresa_mcgoun.md): Babbitt's efficient and loyal secretary at the real estate office.
- [Charley McKelvey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/charley_mckelvey.md): A wealthy contractor and social climber in Zenith's elite circle.
- [Verg Gunch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/verg_gunch.md): A variant name for Virgil Gunch, used in club contexts.
- [Dr. A. I. Dilling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/dr_a_i_dilling.md): A physician and member of Babbitt's social set.
- [William Washington Eathorne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/william_washington_eathorne.md): An elderly, conservative banker and pillar of Zenith society.
- [Carrie Nork](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/carrie_nork.md): A friend of Myra Babbitt, part of the women's social circle.
- [Healey Hanson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/healey_hanson.md): A real estate competitor of Babbitt's in Zenith.
- [Rev. Dr. John Jennison Drew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/rev_dr_john_jennison_drew.md): The pastor of Babbitt's church, a popular and conventional preacher.
- [Orville Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/orville_jones.md): A fellow member of the Boosters' Club and Babbitt's acquaintance.
- [Sidney Finkelstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/sidney_finkelstein.md): A Jewish tailor and member of the Boosters' Club.
- [Henry T. Thompson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/henry_t_thompson.md): Myra's father and Babbitt's former business partner.
- [Joe Paradise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/joe_paradise.md): A guide at the Maine camp where Babbitt vacations with Paul.
- [Sheldon Smeeth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/sheldon_smeeth.md): A pious young man active in the church and Sunday school.
- [Professor Joseph K. Pumphrey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/professor_joseph_k_pumphrey.md): A pompous elocution teacher and member of the Boosters.
- [Pete Menutti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/pete_menutti.md): A young man in Babbitt's office, later involved in a scandal.
- [Ida Putiak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/ida_putiak.md): A manicurist at the hotel where Babbitt briefly flirts with her.
- [Jake Offutt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/jake_offutt.md): A shady political fixer and acquaintance of Babbitt.
- [Cecil Rountree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/cecil_rountree.md): A young architect and member of the progressive set.
- [Minnie Sonntag](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/minnie_sonntag.md): A former stenographer of Babbitt's, now a society woman.
- [Clarence Drum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/clarence_drum.md): A police captain and member of the Boosters' Club.
- [Colonel Rutherford Snow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/colonel_rutherford_snow.md): The elderly owner of the Zenith Advocate-Times newspaper.
- [Conrad Lyte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/conrad_lyte.md): A real estate client and fellow church member of Babbitt.
- [Chester Kirby Laylock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/chester_kirby_laylock.md): A young real estate salesman in Babbitt's office.
- [Dr. Earl Patten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/dr_earl_patten.md): A physician and friend of Babbitt's social circle.
- [Willis Ijams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/willis_ijams.md): President of the Boosters' Club and a local businessman.
- [Archibald Purdy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/archibald_purdy.md): A fellow church member and acquaintance of Babbitt.
- [Max Kruger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/max_kruger.md): A businessman and member of the Boosters' Club.
- [Mike Monday](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/mike_monday.md): A traveling evangelist who holds a revival in Zenith.
- [Beecher Ingram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/beecher_ingram.md): A young man who commits suicide, shocking the community.
- [Sam Doppelbrau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/sam_doppelbrau.md): A brewer and member of Babbitt's social circle.
- [Dr. Kurt Yavitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/dr_kurt_yavitch.md): A physician and acquaintance of Babbitt.
- [Fulton Bemis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/fulton_bemis.md): A wealthy eccentric and member of the elite set.
- [Elbert Wing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/elbert_wing.md): A young lawyer and friend of Kenneth Escott.
- [Lucas Prout](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/lucas_prout.md): A politician and candidate for mayor of Zenith.
- [Noel Ryland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/noel_ryland.md): A member of the progressive set in Zenith.
- [Miriam Sassburger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/miriam_sassburger.md): A society woman and acquaintance of the Babbitts.
- [Horace Updike](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/horace_updike.md): An architect and member of the elite set.
- [Elnora Pearl Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/miss_elnora_pearl_bates.md): A young woman in Babbitt's social circle.
- [Dr. J. T. Angus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/dr_j_t_angus.md): A physician and acquaintance of Babbitt.
- [May Arnold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/may_arnold.md): A society woman and acquaintance of the Babbitts.
- [George Follansbee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/george_follansbee.md): A variant name for George F. Babbitt, used in formal contexts.
- [Mona Dodsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/babbitt_se/characters/mona_dodsworth.md): A young woman in Babbitt's social orbit.

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