# Sam Doppelbrau — Babbitt character guide

> Sam Doppelbrau in Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Doppelbrau, Mr. Samuel Doppelbrau, Sam

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

## Who they are

A brewer and member of Babbitt's social circle.

## In the story

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

Babbitt's neighbor, whose 'Bohemian' lifestyle Babbitt disapproves of, is greeted cordially but judged harshly.

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

Neighbor; a bathroom-fixture jobber whom Babbitt disapproves of as 'Bohemian' for his late-night parties and bootlegged whisky.

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

His late return home with his car disturbs Babbitt's sleep; Babbitt awaits each step of the process irritably.

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

His late-night return home with his car disturbs Babbitt's sleep, highlighting Babbitt's irritation with his neighbor.

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

Neighbor who invites Babbitt to a party, leading to Babbitt's involvement in the Bunch's revelries.

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