Stover at Yale · Character
The Judge
Jean and Bob Story's father, a respected figure.
minor
Also known as Judge Story
First appearance: xi
The Judge shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Judge Story greets Stover warmly outside the mansion and teases him about his visit.
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Character groups
- Stover's Inner Circle
- Social and Romantic Connections
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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