# Dr. A. I. Dilling — Babbitt character guide

> Dr. A. I. Dilling in Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Dilling, Dilling

**First appearance:** 0000-chapter-i

## Who they are

A physician and member of Babbitt's social set.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/chapter-xxxii)

Part of the Vigilante committee that confronts Babbitt; later observes Babbitt's dissent at the Boosters' Club lunch.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/ii)

A prominent surgeon and important Boosters' member, he sternly listens to Babbitt's disaffected remarks, causing Babbitt to quickly change his tune.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/iii)

One of the three Vigilantes who come to pressure Babbitt; he attempts to soften the confrontation but is overruled by Colonel Snow.

### [Chapter XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/chapter-xxxiii)

Diagnoses acute appendicitis and insists on immediate surgery, which Babbitt consents to.

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/i)

The surgeon called in for consultation; recommends immediate operation for appendicitis.

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