# Henry T. Thompson — Babbitt character guide

> Henry T. Thompson in Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Henry Thompson, Hank, Old Henry T.

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

## Who they are

Myra's father and Babbitt's former business partner.

## In the story

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

Babbitt's partner and father-in-law, who rarely comes to the office, is mentioned as part of the staff.

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

Referenced as Babbitt's father-in-law and business partner, whose views on morals and education Babbitt dismisses.

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

Babbitt's partner and father-in-law, a traditional Yankee businessman who scoffs at seeking discounts.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/iv)

Myra's father; Babbitt dismisses his views on morality and education.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/vi)

Babbitt's father-in-law, in conference with Jake Offutt, discussing how to exploit Babbitt for their political and financial schemes.

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

Visits with his wife and baby, criticizing Babbitt's household as citified and extravagant.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/v)

Babbitt's father-in-law, who has moved to the Hotel Hatton and is a source of obligation for the Babbitts.

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

Babbitt's partner in the real estate deal, advocates for self-dealing in the Street Traction Company transaction.

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

Babbitt's partner who pushes for personal profit in the Traction deal.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/v)

Babbitt's partner and father-in-law, warns him about the consequences of his liberal reputation.

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

Brings news of the Traction group deal; later joins the family in condemning Ted's marriage.

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

Brings news of the Traction group's interest in doing business with Babbitt.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/vi)

Orders Ted to listen and stop being flippant, representing the older generation's disapproval.

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