Elmer Gantry · Character
Brother Fritscher
A fellow minister.
minor
First appearance: chapter vi
Brother Fritscher shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The shoemaker who originally had the church key and lends it out, leading to a comedic search.
Brother Fritscher first appears in 0031 chapter vi.
In II: The shoemaker who originally had the church key and lends it out, leading to a comedic search.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and background figures
- Elmer's early associates
- Elmer's romantic interests
- Protagonist
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- 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 Fritscher in chapter vi