Babbitt · Character

Tinka Babbitt

George's youngest child, a sweet and affectionate little girl.

minor

Also known as Tinka

First appearance: Chapter I

Tinka Babbitt'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.

Babbitt's younger daughter, whom he considers the only one of his children who knows her own mind.

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With George F. Babbitt (family): George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more sentimental side and his role as a loving father. With George F. Babbitt (family): George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more sentimental side and his role as a loving father. With George F. Babbitt (family): George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more sentimental side and his role as a loving father.

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Character groups

Babbitt's Inner Circle
Extended Social Orbit
Protagonist
Church and Family Ties

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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George F. Babbitt
family · positive
George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more… How this plays out →
George F. Babbitt
family · positive
George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more… How this plays out →
George F. Babbitt
family · positive
George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more… How this plays out →

George F. Babbitt
George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more sentimental side and his role as a loving father.
George F. Babbitt
George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more sentimental side and his role as a loving father.
George F. Babbitt
George's young daughter, whom he dotes on affectionately, representing his softer, more sentimental side and his role as a loving father.

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In the story

Tinka Babbitt appears across 18 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter I
Babbitt's younger daughter, whom he considers the only one of his children who knows her own mind.
III
Referenced indirectly as one of the family members whose wet towels Babbitt encounters.
IV
Tinka is briefly noted as the only child who knows her own mind.
Chapter II
Tinka is the youngest child, mentioned as having radiant red hair and a thin skin from too much candy, and she wails about wanting to go to Rosedale.
II
The youngest child, she is scolded for her eating habits and briefly mentioned in the family chaos.
III
Babbitt's daughter, mentioned as one of the few people he loves more than Paul Riesling.
Chapter VII
Mentioned as the only one who uses the piano; she is the only Babbitt to have read the gift-books.
I
Mentioned as the only one who uses the piano, and as having unread gift-books, highlighting the generational gap and unused cultural artifacts.
Chapter XII
Goes to the movies with her parents.
IV
Accompanies her parents to the movies and is believed to prefer whatever they tell her to.
II
Threatened with punishment if she makes noise while Babbitt writes.
IV
Babbitt sends a postcard to Tinka, expressing a wish that she were with him.
V
Demands to go to the movies thrice a week like other girls, adding to Babbitt's frustrations.
Chapter XXV
Babbitt's young daughter; her affection briefly restores his sense of self; he is tender with her, kissing her goodbye before his trip.
II
George's young daughter; her love and belief in him momentarily restore his old steady self.
III
Babbitt kisses her tenderly and waves to her from the train; she is a scarlet spot at the station.
Chapter II
Desires to denounce her teacher, adding to the household's troubles.
Chapter I
Babbitt's younger daughter, who is frightened and wails during the household's tense morning.

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