Babbitt · Character

Stanley Graff

A young, ambitious salesman in Babbitt's real estate office.

minor

Also known as Stan Graff, Graff, Young Graff

First appearance: chapter i

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With George F. Babbitt (professional): A younger, ambitious real estate salesman in George's office, whose aggressive tactics and eventual betrayal highlight the cutthroat nature of business. With George F. Babbitt (professional): A younger, ambitious real estate salesman in George's office, whose aggressive tactics and eventual betrayal highlight the cutthroat nature of business. With George F. Babbitt (professional): A younger, ambitious real estate salesman in George's office, whose aggressive tactics and eventual betrayal highlight the cutthroat nature of business.

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Professional
Other

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Babbitt's Inner Circle
Extended Social Orbit
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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George F. Babbitt
professional · negative
George F. Babbitt
professional · negative
George F. Babbitt
professional · negative

George F. Babbitt
A younger, ambitious real estate salesman in George's office, whose aggressive tactics and eventual betrayal highlight the cutthroat nature of business.
George F. Babbitt
A younger, ambitious real estate salesman in George's office, whose aggressive tactics and eventual betrayal highlight the cutthroat nature of business.
George F. Babbitt
A younger, ambitious real estate salesman in George's office, whose aggressive tactics and eventual betrayal highlight the cutthroat nature of business.

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Chapter III
The outside salesman is observed by Babbitt as lacking firmness on the phone, contributing to Babbitt's dissatisfaction with his staff.
III
The outside salesman is observed on the telephone, lacking the firm manner Babbitt expects, and is criticized internally by Babbitt for his ineptitude.
Chapter IV
Employee to whom Babbitt complains about Laylock.
II
Listens to Babbitt's grumbling about Chet Laylock and his new ad.
III
Mentioned as the employee who handles more important prospects, contrasting with the side-street 'prospects' Babbitt assigns to others.
Chapter VI
Complains about working conditions and requests a bonus for selling a difficult property, but is rebuked by Babbitt.
Chapter II
Outside salesman who requests a bonus for the Heiler sale and is rebuked by Babbitt.
Chapter VII
Babbitt recalls having a run-in with him at the office, asserting his authority.
Chapter II
Mentioned as the employee Babbitt had a run-in with at the office.
I
Babbitt's outside salesman; Babbitt is in open disagreement with him.
Chapter XIX
Dishonest employee who steals a signed lease from a client, leading to a confrontation with Babbitt.
I
Dishonest outside salesman fired for attempting to retract a signed lease.
Chapter II
Confronts Babbitt after being fired, accusing him of hypocrisy and threatening to expose corrupt deals.

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