# Joyce Lanyon — Arrowsmith character guide > Joyce Lanyon in Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Joyce, Joy **First appearance:** 0057-i ## Snapshot A wealthy, sophisticated society woman who marries Martin and tries to make him master polo, clothes, and conversation while he goes on with his science. ## Who they are Joyce marries money and expects to shape Martin into a polished man of the world, complete with a chauffeur who touches his hat and a valet who produces shirts automatically. She sees his science as a pity he cannot abandon, and she discovers Science while Martin discovers Women. Their marriage offers Martin luxury, energy saved for the things only he can do, and a new set of compromises that test whether he can remain a scientist or become merely a Rich Woman's husband. ## Relationships ### [Martin Arrowsmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/characters/martin_arrowsmith) _romantic_ Joyce is a wealthy, sophisticated woman who becomes Martin's second wife after Leora's death, but their marriage is strained by differing values and ambitions. ### [Martin Arrowsmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/characters/martin_arrowsmith) _romantic_ Joyce is a wealthy, sophisticated woman who becomes Martin's second wife after Leora's death, but their marriage is strained by differing values and ambitions. ### [Martin Arrowsmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/characters/martin_arrowsmith) _romantic_ Joyce is a wealthy, sophisticated woman who becomes Martin's second wife after Leora's death, but their marriage is strained by differing values and ambitions. ## In the story ### [Chapter XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxvi) Wealthy widow who marries Martin, introducing him to a world of luxury and social engagements that he finds both alluring and stifling. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/v) Not directly mentioned in this chapter. ### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxvii) Joyce is now married to Martin and is adjusting to his fame and their new life together. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxviii) Marries Martin and tries to integrate him into her social world, but their lifestyles clash. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxix) Joyce is now married to Martin, but their relationship is strained by their differing values and expectations, as she tries to fit him into her social world. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxi) Joyce is now married to Martin and finds herself at odds with his restless nature and the social expectations of their new life. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxii) Marries Martin and introduces him to her world of wealth and social obligations. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxiii) Joyce is now Martin's wife, and she becomes a central figure in his new social life, pushing him toward a more conventional existence. ### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxiv) Martin's new wife, who is part of the high society that Martin finds suffocating; their marriage is strained by Martin's discontent. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/vii) A widow trapped by quarantine on St. Hubert; she resembles Martin and engages him in conversation about science and charm. ### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxv) Marries Martin and tries to integrate him into her social world, but their relationship becomes strained. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii) Feels frightened and lonely, seeking comfort from Martin but recognizing his detachment. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iii) Martin hopes she and Leora will become friends. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/v) Visits Martin in his room, offering friendship and comfort, though he initially rejects her. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/vi) Sails away from St. Hubert on the steamer St. Ia, having shared the ordeal with Martin. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/viii) Mentioned as having left St. Hubert three weeks before Martin. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxvi) Marries Martin Arrowsmith and represents the high society life that Martin finds suffocating. ### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxvii) Marries Martin Arrowsmith, representing the high society life that Martin finds both alluring and suffocating. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/i) Now a wealthy widow living in a grand house; tries to draw Martin into her social circle. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii) Joyce is enjoying a conversion, dissatisfied with her social set, and considering marrying Martin Arrowsmith. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iii) Young, pretty, well-spoken, and wealthy; she accepts Martin's proposal and marries him. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iv) Arranges finances for Martin, placing money in London and New York for his use. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/v) Travels with Martin, observes his scientific reputation, and plans to refine his social graces while he discovers other women. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/vi) Demanding and particular about Martin's attention, she values social rituals and holds strong prejudices, such as loathing Germans. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxviii) Martin's new wife, who embodies the social world that Martin finds both attractive and suffocating. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/i) Martin's wealthy wife, who supports his work but represents the luxurious lifestyle that creates tension with his scientific ideals. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii) Joyce is frustrated by Martin's repeated absences from her social events, highlighting the strain between his scientific dedication and their personal life. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iii) Convinces Martin to stay at the Institute, revealing her pregnancy and expressing concern about his leaving for a 'hole-and-corner existence'. ### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xxxix) Marries Martin and introduces him to a life of wealth and social obligations. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/i) Martin's second wife; she is polite but uncomfortable with Clif, and Martin later criticizes her lack of simplicity. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii) Joyce suffers horribly during childbirth but recovers briskly, resuming her social activities three months later. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iii) Attempts to support Martin's work by building him a laboratory, but her lack of understanding creates tension. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iv) Joyce brings her friends to Martin's lab, treating his work as a charming spectacle and dismissing his concerns about the disruptions. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/v) Martin's wife, whose marriage to him is questioned by the Hopburns, who recall her late father Roger Lanyon. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/vi) Referred to as 'The Arranger' by Terry; Martin resents her busyness and social obligations, though she occasionally surprises him with amusements. ### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/xl) Marries Martin Arrowsmith and becomes part of his new social life, but their relationship is strained by Martin's discontent. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/i) Joyce pressures Martin to accept the directorship, valuing prestige and social position, leading to a conflict that ends their marriage. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/ii) Joyce writes a letter to Martin demanding reconciliation, but he avoids addressing it directly. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iii) Visits Martin in the wilderness, proposes building a house nearby, but is rejected. ### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iv) After a gay dinner with Latham Ireland, admits she may divorce Martin and marry Ireland. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/characters/joyce_lanyon - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/characters