Stover at Yale · Character

Bob Story

Bob Story is the loyal friend who thunders on Dink's door before chapel to argue one last time for compromise, then leaves defeated but still a friend.

supporting

Also known as Story, Bob

First appearance: ii

As a supporting figure in Stover at Yale, Bob Story is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as a quiet, self-contained, and likable fellow who sits next to Stover in chapel.

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With Dink Stover (friendship): Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and personal growth throughout their time at Yale. With Dink Stover (friendship): Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and personal growth throughout their time at Yale. With Dink Stover (friendship): Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and personal growth throughout their time at Yale.

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See Bob Story in ii

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Friendship
Other

Character groups

Stover's Inner Circle
Protagonist
Social and Romantic Connections

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Dink Stover
friendship · positive
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Dink Stover
friendship · positive
Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and… How this plays out →
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friendship · positive
Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and… How this plays out →

Dink Stover
Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and personal growth throughout their time at Yale.
Dink Stover
Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and personal growth throughout their time at Yale.
Dink Stover
Bob Story is Dink Stover's closest friend and confidant, sharing many experiences and personal growth throughout their time at Yale.

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In the story

Bob Story appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VI
Mentioned as a quiet, self-contained, and likable fellow who sits next to Stover in chapel.
The Game Against Princeton
Bob Story is seen in the crowd during the game, sitting with a group of pretty girls, all looking glum.
XII
Invites Stover to dinner at his home, where his sister Jean and friends from Farmington are present.
XIII
Hosts Stover in his room, expresses moderate views on reforming sophomore societies, and discusses his work on the News and Lit.
XV
Meets Stover on campus and comments on his visit to Swazey.
XVI
Teases Stover about his drunken outburst the previous night, hinting at Stover's inner turmoil.
XVII
Mentioned as Stover's close social tie, but defensive about Stover's interest in his sister.
Chapter XVIII
Bob Story supports doubling the membership of the societies to meet objections, showing a moderate stance.
The Break
Pleads with Stover to reconsider, arguing he can fight from inside the society, but ultimately respects Stover's decision.
Chapter XXII
Present at the gathering, supports Stover's scheme, and later reconciles with Stover, admitting past misunderstandings.
XXIII
Loyally aids Stover in fostering class harmony; writes a song for the Princeton game.
XXIV
Part of Stover's circle, recalls Stover to a judicial point of view and understanding of others.
XXVI
Story initially doubts Stover but later learns the truth and writes to Stover's family.
XXVII
Accompanies Stover to see Jean before Tap Day; waits with the group and expresses confidence in Stover's election.

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