Elmer Gantry · Character
Ben T. Evers
A friend of Elmer's from his youth.
minor
Also known as Ben
First appearance: chapter i
Ben T. Evers shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a parishioner whose grandmother is ill and requests Elmer's consolation.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Elmer's early associates
- Frank Shallard's circle
- Seminary and college figures
- Minor characters and background figures
- Local church figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…
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See Ben T. Evers in chapter i