Elmer Gantry · Character

Brother Karkis

A fellow minister and associate of Elmer's.

minor

First appearance: chapter vi

Brother Karkis shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Laughs at the prank along with Elmer.

Brother Karkis first appears in 0031 chapter vi.

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Narrative arc

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

Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…

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