# Jim Hunter — Stover at Yale character guide

> Jim Hunter in Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hunter, Jimmy

**First appearance:** 0002-iii

## Who they are

Jim Hunter is the society man and rival who greets Stover with icy politeness at the eating-joint, his scarlet-cheeked silence nearly sparking a brawl.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

Jim Hunter is a friend and peer of Dink Stover, sharing in the camaraderie of college life.

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

_friendship_

Jim Hunter is a friend and peer of Dink Stover, sharing in the camaraderie of college life.

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

_friendship_

Jim Hunter is a friend and peer of Dink Stover, sharing in the camaraderie of college life.

## In the story

### [The Parting of the Ways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/ii)

Quietly assertive, he seems to be orchestrating his own social rise and that of his crowd.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/v)

Waves to Stover during the crowd and is considered to lead a cheer before Stover takes over.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stover_at_yale_se/chapters/vii)

Rival leader at the table, measuring glances with Bain, maintaining a serious demeanor.

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

Visits Stover to advise against criticizing the society system, advocates for no compromise, and displays a cold, deliberate manner.

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

Hunter argues against abolishing sophomore societies, challenging Stover's views and advocating for letting the storm blow over.

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

Reluctantly accepts Stover's proposal for the debating club, showing icy criticism and opposition.

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

Arrives at the Story house during Stover's visit, triggering Stover's jealousy.

## Links

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