# Doc Vickerson — Arrowsmith character guide

> Doc Vickerson in Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Doc Vickerson, Old Doc Vickerson, Vickerson

**First appearance:** 0001-arrowsmith

## Who they are

The elderly, alcoholic country doctor who inspires young Martin.

## In the story

### [Arrowsmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/arrowsmith)

The town doctor who takes Martin on as an apprentice, influencing his early medical education.

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

The local doctor who inspires Martin's early interest in medicine.

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

The aged, disheveled doctor whose office is the setting. His ragged room is described as the soul and symbol of his character.

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

The old, alcoholic town doctor who struggles to convey his love of learning and his scientific collection to Martin.

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

Mentioned as dead and forgotten; Martin's former mentor from Elk Mills.

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

Mentioned as the doctor Martin worked with over the summer.

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

Mentioned in the chain of influence leading back to Sondelius.

### [Chapter 1: The Early Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxx)

The local doctor who mentors young Martin and fuels his passion for medicine.

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