# Dr. Wilkie Bannister — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Dr. Wilkie Bannister in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Bannister

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

## Who they are

A minister in Zenith.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/i)

Dr. Wilkie Bannister is a celebrated surgeon and fundamentalist member of Yorkville Methodist Church, influential in the decision about Gantry's appointment.

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

Conceited and delays advising the Official Board to call Elmer, angering him.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/vi)

Sends a telegram of esteem to Elmer after the arrests.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/vii)

Dr. Bannister writes to Elmer about the Yorkville Methodist Church's interest in offering him the pastorate.

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

Sends a telegram to Elmer questioning the scandal story.

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