# Stuart Finchley — An American Tragedy character guide

> Stuart Finchley in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Stuart, Stuart Finchley, Stew

**First appearance:** 0020-book-ii

## Who they are

Sondra's brother.

## In the story

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xxxii)

Drives the group home and retires early, leaving Sondra and Clyde alone in the kitchen.

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

Stuart is present during the lake excursion, commenting on the isolation of the region, which underscores the setting's relevance to Clyde's dark thoughts.

### [Chapter X: Arrest and Imprisonment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/x)

Accompanies Sondra and helps arrange her departure from the camp.

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