Babbitt · Character
Conrad Lyte
A real estate client and fellow church member of Babbitt.
minor
Also known as Lyte, Mr. Conrad Lyte, Brother Lyte
First appearance: chapter i
Conrad Lyte shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Client who profits from Babbitt's negotiation with Purdy over a lot.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Church and Family Ties
- Extended Social Orbit
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Conrad Lyte in chapter i