# Dr. G. Prosper Edwards — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Dr. G. Prosper Edwards in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Edwards

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

## Who they are

A minister in Zenith.

## In the story

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

Recommended as a cultured Congregational pastor worth knowing in Zenith.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/chapter-xxiv)

Wealthy Congregational pastor in Zenith with a plush-lined cathedral; mentioned as a contrast to Frank's church.

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

Congregationalist minister who says grace at the lunch and later agrees with Dr. Tate's cautious stance.

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

Edwards laments not thinking to recruit Styles himself, showing the competitive nature of local clergy.

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

Mentioned as a clergyman who preached in London, inspiring Elmer's ambition.

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