Arrowsmith · Character
John Arrowsmith
Martin's father, a farmer in Elk Mills.
minor
Also known as John Arrowsmith, little John
First appearance: arrowsmith
John Arrowsmith shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as Martin's father, who conducts the New York Clothing Bazaar in Elk Mills.
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In II: Mentioned as Martin's father, who conducts the New York Clothing Bazaar in Elk Mills. Later, in II: The newborn son of Martin and Joyce, named after both grandfathers, described as straight of back and limb, and…
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In this passage, Martin reaches his emotional and psychological peak by confronting his deepest fear—not of fa…
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