Arrowsmith · Character

Ira Hinkley

A sanctimonious medical student who later becomes a preacher.

minor

Also known as Reverend Ira Hinkley, Ira, Hinkley

First appearance: i

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Martin's dissecting partner, a medical missionary who tries to convert Martin with boisterous optimism and faith.

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With Martin Arrowsmith (social): Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who frequently clashes with Martin's secular views. With Martin Arrowsmith (social): Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who frequently clashes with Martin's secular views. With Martin Arrowsmith (social): Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who frequently clashes with Martin's secular views.

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Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who… How this plays out →
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Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who… How this plays out →

Martin Arrowsmith
Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who frequently clashes with Martin's secular views.
Martin Arrowsmith
Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who frequently clashes with Martin's secular views.
Martin Arrowsmith
Ira Hinkley is a sanctimonious, hypocritical medical student and religious zealot who frequently clashes with Martin's secular views.

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Martin's dissecting partner, a medical missionary who tries to convert Martin with boisterous optimism and faith.
V
Pious medical student who pressures Martin to join Digamma Pi for moral influence.
VI
Ira is a moral pest at the fraternity, constantly reproving others for profanity and smoking. He cites dubious statistics about clean living, provoking Martin's disgust.
II
Witnesses the prank and threatens to expose Clif, but is shut down by Angus.
V
Reads out likely exam questions to the Freshmen in the Digam living-room.
VI
One of the Digams annoyed by Martin's doubts; Martin contrasts Gottlieb's scientific devotion with Hinkley's religiosity.
II
Walks alone, troubled by the killing of animals in the experiment.
VI
Gloats with holy satisfaction at Martin's captivity in church.
V
Mentioned among the Good Students who admire Martin's renewed dedication.
VI
Mentioned as a future medical missionary among the students discussing their plans.
II
Referenced in comparison to Pickerbaugh's use of statistics.
III
A fanatical missionary and Martin's old classmate, visits to preach and warn about sin.
III
Appears before the Board to denounce Martin and Gottlieb, but later dies of plague after nursing his congregation.

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