# Sidney Finkelstein — Babbitt character guide

> Sidney Finkelstein in Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sid, Finkelstein, Mr. Finkelstein

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

## Who they are

A Jewish tailor and member of the Boosters' Club.

## Relationships

### [George F. Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/characters/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.

### [George F. Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/characters/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.

### [George F. Babbitt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/characters/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.

## In the story

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

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

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

Leads the teasing at the Roughnecks' Table, annoying Babbitt with his persistent joking.

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

Mentioned as the friend for whom Babbitt was holding the apartment, but Babbitt prioritizes Tanis.

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

Praises the congressman's talk as 'mighty informative' and dismisses Babbitt's complaints with 'Oh, you make me tired!'

### [The Good Citizens' League](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as a member of the Good Citizens' League who helps raise funds for the Y.M.C.A.

## Links

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