# Grossmann — The Pit character guide

> Grossmann in The Pit by Frank Norris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the insignificant Grossmann, Grossmann, the little Jew Grossmann

**First appearance:** 0005-ii

## Who they are

A Jewish wheat trader, often an obstacle to Jadwin.

## Relationships

### [Laura Dearborn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pit_se/characters/laura_dearborn)

_social_

Grossmann is a minor acquaintance in Laura's social circle, likely a fellow attendee of parties and cultural events.

### [Laura Dearborn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pit_se/characters/laura_dearborn)

_social_

Grossmann is a minor acquaintance in Laura's social circle, likely a fellow attendee of parties and cultural events.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pit_se/chapters/iii)

Grossmann is a trader in the Pit, persistently offering to sell May wheat at a specific price, illustrating the market's activity.

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