# Bob Story — Stover at Yale character guide

> Bob Story in Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Story, Bob

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Dink Stover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/characters/dink_stover)

_friendship_

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

### [Dink Stover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/characters/dink_stover)

_friendship_

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

### [Dink Stover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/characters/dink_stover)

_friendship_

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

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/vi)

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

### [The Game Against Princeton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/x)

Bob Story is seen in the crowd during the game, sitting with a group of pretty girls, all looking glum.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xii)

Invites Stover to dinner at his home, where his sister Jean and friends from Farmington are present.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xiii)

Hosts Stover in his room, expresses moderate views on reforming sophomore societies, and discusses his work on the News and Lit.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xv)

Meets Stover on campus and comments on his visit to Swazey.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xvi)

Teases Stover about his drunken outburst the previous night, hinting at Stover's inner turmoil.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xvii)

Mentioned as Stover's close social tie, but defensive about Stover's interest in his sister.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xviii)

Bob Story supports doubling the membership of the societies to meet objections, showing a moderate stance.

### [The Break](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xx)

Pleads with Stover to reconsider, arguing he can fight from inside the society, but ultimately respects Stover's decision.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xxii)

Present at the gathering, supports Stover's scheme, and later reconciles with Stover, admitting past misunderstandings.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xxiii)

Loyally aids Stover in fostering class harmony; writes a song for the Princeton game.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xxiv)

Part of Stover's circle, recalls Stover to a judicial point of view and understanding of others.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xxvi)

Story initially doubts Stover but later learns the truth and writes to Stover's family.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xxvii)

Accompanies Stover to see Jean before Tap Day; waits with the group and expresses confidence in Stover's election.

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