# Norman Brumfit — Arrowsmith character guide

> Norman Brumfit in Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Norman Brumfit, Brumfit

**First appearance:** 0041-i

## Who they are

A fellow researcher at the McGurk Institute.

## In the story

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

The instructor in English, known as the faculty's 'Wild Man'; engages in a debate about science versus the humanities.

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

Attends the party, behaving in an original and naughty manner, flirting with Madeline and shocking the guests.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/arrowsmith_se/chapters/v)

Criticized Madeline's lack of effort in graduate school, prompting her crisis of confidence.

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