Elmer Gantry · Character
Hank McVittle
A friend of Elmer's from his youth.
minor
Also known as Hank
First appearance: chapter i
Hank McVittle's tie to Elmer Gantry is one of the pressures that moves Elmer Gantry—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Former friend of Elmer; skeptical of his piety but bested in conversation.
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With Elmer Gantry (friendship): Hank McVittle is a rough, honest friend from Elmer's youth who represents Elmer's lost authenticity. With Elmer Gantry (friendship): Hank McVittle is a rough, honest friend from Elmer's…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and background figures
- Frank Shallard's circle
- Elmer's romantic interests
- Protagonist
- Elmer's early associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…
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Hank McVittle is a rough, honest friend from Elmer's youth who represents Elmer's lost… How this plays out →
- Elmer Gantry
friendship · ambivalent
Hank McVittle is a rough, honest friend from Elmer's youth who represents Elmer's lost… How this plays out →
- Elmer Gantry
friendship · ambivalent
Hank McVittle is a rough, honest friend from Elmer's youth who represents Elmer's lost… How this plays out →
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See Hank McVittle in chapter iIn the story
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See Hank McVittle in chapter i