Elmer Gantry · Character
Brother Dinger
A fellow minister.
minor
First appearance: chapter vi
Brother Dinger shows up with force in Chapter V: Ordination. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Local pastor who leads the ordination ceremony.
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See Brother Dinger in chapter viNarrative arc
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 Brother Dinger in chapter vi