# Ricketts — Stover at Yale character guide

> Ricketts in Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ricky Ricketts

**First appearance:** 0009-x

## Who they are

A student known for his small stature and energy.

## In the story

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

Present at Swazey's rooms, contributing a humorous remark about Brockhurst.

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

Described as a Yankee genius with sharp observations.

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

Ricketts provides comic relief with his theories on 'Foolology' and pipe-breaking, distracting Stover from his turmoil.

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