# John Arrowsmith — Arrowsmith character guide

> John Arrowsmith in Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John Arrowsmith, little John

**First appearance:** 0001-arrowsmith

## Who they are

Martin's father, a farmer in Elk Mills.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as Martin's father, who conducts the New York Clothing Bazaar in Elk Mills.

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

The newborn son of Martin and Joyce, named after both grandfathers, described as straight of back and limb, and seen as a future aristocrat.

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

Martin's son, mentioned in the argument with Joyce about his upbringing.

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