# Mayor Pugh — Arrowsmith character guide

> Mayor Pugh in Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pugh, Mr. Pugh

**First appearance:** 0022-i

## Who they are

The mayor of Nautilus.

## In the story

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

Runs for reelection with Pickerbaugh's support and promises to appoint Martin as health director.

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

Appoints Martin as Acting Director and advises him to be cautious and seek his guidance.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/iv)

Delivers a speech from a packing box at the station during the farewell.

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/i)

Protests Martin's laboratory focus, urging him to engage in public relations and support the administration.

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