Stover at Yale · Character

Ray Gimbel

Ray Gimbel is the wealthy, socially ambitious classmate whose table at Commons becomes a refuge when Stover's society break leaves him an outsider.

supporting

Also known as Gimbel

First appearance: v

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

Effusively greets Stover and McCarthy, pitches a political slate for class football managers, and invites them to meet Frank Hicks.

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With Dink Stover (friendship): Ray Gimbel is a friendly associate and fellow student who interacts regularly with Dink in social and academic settings. With Dink Stover (friendship): Ray Gimbel is a friendly associate and fellow student who interacts regularly with Dink in social and academic settings. With Dink Stover (friendship): Ray Gimbel is a friendly associate and fellow student who interacts regularly with Dink in social and academic settings.

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Stover's Inner Circle
Social and Romantic Connections
Authority and Mentors
Protagonist

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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
Ray Gimbel is a friendly associate and fellow student who interacts regularly with Dink… How this plays out →
Dink Stover
friendship · positive
Ray Gimbel is a friendly associate and fellow student who interacts regularly with Dink… How this plays out →
Dink Stover
friendship · positive
Ray Gimbel is a friendly associate and fellow student who interacts regularly with Dink… How this plays out →

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Ray Gimbel appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III
Effusively greets Stover and McCarthy, pitches a political slate for class football managers, and invites them to meet Frank Hicks.
IV
Reveals his political ambitions and opposition to the sophomore society system, engaging Stover in a frank discussion about 'lame ducks' and campus factions.
XI
Stover is in doubt about his opinions and sincerity, and intends to call on him.
XIII
Leads the anti-society opposition, argues with Stover about the democratic right to elect candidates, and predicts Stover will eventually side with them.

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