Stover at Yale · Character

Hugh Reynolds

A student known for his academic interests.

minor

Also known as Reynolds

First appearance: viii

Hugh Reynolds's tie to Dink Stover is one of the pressures that moves Stover at Yale—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Referred to as Le Baron, a sophomore leader who offers patronage to Stover.

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Hugh Reynolds first appears in 0007 viii.

With Dink Stover (friendship): Hugh Reynolds is a friendly acquaintance and fellow student who interacts with Dink in various campus activities. With Dink Stover (friendship): Hugh Reynolds is a friendly acquaintance and fellow student who interacts with Dink in various campus activities. With Dink Stover (friendship): Hugh Reynolds is a friendly acquaintance and fellow student who interacts with Dink in various campus activities.

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dink Stover
friendship · positive
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Dink Stover
friendship · positive
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Dink Stover
friendship · positive
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See Hugh Reynolds in viii

In the story

Hugh Reynolds appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Referred to as Le Baron, a sophomore leader who offers patronage to Stover.
The Parting of the Ways
A sophomore who visits Stover's room, quickly assessing each freshman's potential and symbolizing the competitive pressure at Yale.
IV
Mentioned as Le Baron; waves a recognition to Stover during practice but offers no further help.
XI
Referred to as Le Baron, he visits Stover to discuss class members and exerts influence over Stover's social decisions.
XIX
Delivers the blunt ultimatum to Stover, representing the institutional pressure to conform.
XXI
Confronts Stover on the street, accusing him of going to the devil and urging him to return to his 'own kind.'

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