Elmer Gantry · Character

Art Nichols

A friend of Elmer's from his college days.

minor

Also known as Nichols

First appearance: chapter i

Art Nichols shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Art Nichols assists Elmer by arranging for him to sit next to Sharon on the train, in exchange for stomach medicine.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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II
Art Nichols assists Elmer by arranging for him to sit next to Sharon on the train, in exchange for stomach medicine.
Chapter XIII
Helps Elmer eject hired converts who become troublesome.
V
Art Nichols helps Elmer throw out the hired cappers.
VII
Cornetist who provides moral Maine humor and stories for cajoling skeptical businessmen.
Chapter XIV
Cornetist who occasionally drinks heavily and participates in the troupe's revelry.
III
Mentioned as someone who would get drunk at parties, but Sharon excuses him because he works hard.
V
Cornetist who sometimes has hangovers but also participates in hysterical religious fervor.
Chapter XV
Cornetist; Elmer is jealous of his attention to Lily Anderson.
I
The cornetist, who also shows interest in Lily Anderson, prompting Elmer's jealousy.
V
Art is part of the gospel crew and is mentioned as one of those who remembered the back door during the fire.

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