# Andrew Jackson Tozer — Arrowsmith character guide

> Andrew Jackson Tozer in Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Tozer, Andrew Jackson Tozer, Jackson

**First appearance:** 0014-i

## Who they are

Leora's stern, religious father, a farmer.

## In the story

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

Leora's father; a banker and prominent figure in Wheatsylvania, North Dakota.

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ix)

Leora's father, a local farmer who disapproves of Martin's scientific approach.

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

Leora's father, who imposes strict rules on Martin and Leora after their elopement.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii)

Leora's father initially rages against Martin's return, accusing him of ruining Leora, but eventually relents and agrees to send her seventy dollars a month for stenography studies. He shows genuine sorrow at her departure.

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

Becomes more cordial in his letters but continues to offer parental advice.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/vi)

Writes to Martin urging him to settle in Wheatsylvania and offers financial help for equipment.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xi)

Leora's father, who pressures Martin to be more commercially minded and pay off debts.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xii)

Leora's father, a local farmer who represents the conservative values of the community.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/i)

Fusses over money and schedules, insisting on supper at six o'clock sharp and questioning Martin's decisions.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii)

Mr. Tozer is overly involved in Martin's affairs, micromanaging the office search and worrying about local politics.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii)

Brings home a package containing the plate-glass sign for Martin's office.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/vi)

Mentions the Novaks' criticism of Martin at supper.

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

Mr. Tozer expresses sadness and confusion about Martin's departure, lamenting the loss of his daughter and son-in-law.

## Links

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