# Jean Story — Stover at Yale character guide

> Jean Story in Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jean, Miss Jean

**First appearance:** 0010-xi

## Who they are

Jean Story is Bob's sister, whose glance across the crowd and brief note of loyalty make her the quiet center of Stover's hardest choices.

## Relationships

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

_romantic_

Jean Story is Dink Stover's romantic interest and love interest, representing a key emotional relationship in his life.

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

_romantic_

Jean Story is Dink Stover's romantic interest and love interest, representing a key emotional relationship in his life.

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

_romantic_

Jean Story is Dink Stover's romantic interest and love interest, representing a key emotional relationship in his life.

## In the story

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

Sits between Hungerford and Hunter at dinner; Stover is drawn to her quiet, direct manner and speaks with her after the meal.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xiv)

Jean Story engages Stover in a provocative conversation, challenging his self-image and prompting his introspection.

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

Stover is in love with her; he treasures her photograph and respects her dignity and reserve.

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

Listens to Stover's revelations, but is put in a difficult position when he confesses his love.

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

Jean Story observes Stover's speech with a serious, troubled expression, and later shows quiet dignity and understanding.

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

Engages in a private conversation with Stover, encourages his new organization and summer plans, and reveals she urged Bob Story to reconcile.

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

Stover thinks of her and what she would want, motivating his hope for being tapped.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/xxv)

Initially distant and formal with Stover upon his return, later shows anger at his refusal of the football captaincy, but eventually reconciles.

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

Jean sends a supportive note to Stover, expressing her loyalty and pride.

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

Opposes Stover's plan to speak to her father about Skull and Bones; watches the tapping from Durfee and supports Stover emotionally.

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