Babbitt · Character

Sidney Finkelstein

A Jewish tailor and member of the Boosters' Club.

minor

Also known as Sid, Finkelstein, Mr. Finkelstein

First appearance: chapter i

Sidney Finkelstein's tie to George F. Babbitt is one of the pressures that moves Babbitt—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

At the Zenith Athletic Club, jokes about calling McKelvey 'Lord Chaz.'

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With George F. Babbitt (professional): A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but cordial professional relationship, tinged with casual prejudice. With George F. Babbitt (professional): A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but cordial professional relationship, tinged with casual prejudice. With George F. Babbitt (professional): A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but cordial professional relationship, tinged with casual prejudice.

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Character groups

Babbitt's Inner Circle
Extended Social Orbit
Protagonist
Civic and Authority Figures

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

George F. Babbitt
professional · ambivalent
A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but… How this plays out →
George F. Babbitt
professional · ambivalent
A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but… How this plays out →
George F. Babbitt
professional · ambivalent
A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but… How this plays out →

George F. Babbitt
A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but cordial professional relationship, tinged with casual prejudice.
George F. Babbitt
A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but cordial professional relationship, tinged with casual prejudice.
George F. Babbitt
A Jewish businessman and fellow real estate agent, with whom George has a competitive but cordial professional relationship, tinged with casual prejudice.

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In the story

Sidney Finkelstein appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV
At the Zenith Athletic Club, jokes about calling McKelvey 'Lord Chaz.'
II
Leads the teasing at the Roughnecks' Table, annoying Babbitt with his persistent joking.
II
Mentioned as the friend for whom Babbitt was holding the apartment, but Babbitt prioritizes Tanis.
II
Praises the congressman's talk as 'mighty informative' and dismisses Babbitt's complaints with 'Oh, you make me tired!'
The Good Citizens' League
Mentioned as a member of the Good Citizens' League who helps raise funds for the Y.M.C.A.

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