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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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CCClif ClawsonLTLeora TozerRHRippleton Hola…MAMartin Arrowsm…MGMax GottliebJAJohn Arrowsmith

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this passage, Martin reaches his emotional and psychological peak by confronting his deepest fear—not of fa…

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