# Walter Dillard — An American Tragedy character guide

> Walter Dillard in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dillard, young Dillard, Walter

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

A bellhop acquaintance of Clyde.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/vii)

A sycophantic youth who sees Clyde as a social opportunity and eagerly proposes a Sunday outing.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/viii)

Acts as Clyde's guide at the social, introduces him to others, and orchestrates the pairing with Zella Shuman and Rita Dickerman.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/ix)

Accompanies Zella Shuman, leaving Clyde alone with Rita; returns later to interrupt their intimacy.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xi)

Clyde alienates him by becoming distant and snobbish.

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