# Dr. Ingle — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Dr. Ingle in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Rev. Dr. Ingle

**First appearance:** 0057-chapter-x

## Who they are

A prominent minister in the region.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/iii)

Dr. Lefferts, Jim's father, uses ironic piety to expose Eddie's theological inconsistencies, delighting in the intellectual sport.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/ii)

A prominent minister from St. Joe who officiates at the ordination and praises Elmer as a consecrated young man.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/iii)

Delivers the 'charge to the candidates,' commending study, light meals, and visiting the sick.

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