# Arnold Israel — Dodsworth character guide

> Arnold Israel in Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Arnold, Israel, Damn Arnold Israel

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A business associate or acquaintance of Sam Dodsworth.

## Relationships

### [Sam Dodsworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/sam_dodsworth)

_friendship_

A Jewish intellectual and friend who engages Sam in thoughtful discussions about life and society.

### [Sam Dodsworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/sam_dodsworth)

_friendship_

A Jewish intellectual and friend who engages Sam in thoughtful discussions about life and society.

## In the story

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xix)

Accompanies Fran in Deauville, is described as thoughtful and financially shrewd, and is the source of Sam's jealousy.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xx)

Discussed as Fran's lover; described as charming, sensitive, and a skilled romantic.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xxi)

Referenced in Sam's thoughts; Fran seems to have forgotten him, and Sam notes her lack of loyalty.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xxii)

Recalled by Sam as having broken the 'delicate coating of ice' over Fran, contributing to her transformation.

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