# Roscoe Geake — Arrowsmith character guide

> Roscoe Geake in Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Roscoe Geake, Geake

**First appearance:** 0041-i

## Who they are

A pompous scientist at the McGurk Institute.

## In the story

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

Dr. Roscoe Geake, professor of otolaryngology, is a peddler-like figure whom Martin detests for his commercial approach to medicine.

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

Delivers a final address to the medical school upon leaving his chair of otolaryngology for a vice-presidency at the New Idea Medical Instrument and Furniture Company, promoting a salesmanship-oriented approach to medicine.

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

Former preceptor of Martin, now vice-president of the New Idea Instrument and Furniture Company, depicted in the catalogue.

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

Mentioned as a negative comparison for Sondelius.

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