Elmer Gantry · Character

Harry Zenz

A slick and cynical traveling salesman friend of Elmer's.

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Also known as Hal

First appearance: chapter iii

Harry Zenz shows up with force in Chapter V: Ordination. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the most confirmed atheist at the seminary.

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In Chapter V: Ordination: Mentioned as the most confirmed atheist at the seminary. Later, in I: Mentioned as the most confirmed atheist…

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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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Chapter V: Ordination
Mentioned as the most confirmed atheist at the seminary.
I
Mentioned as the most confirmed atheist among the theological students, with whom Elmer has sub rosa conversations.
Chapter VI
The cynical atheist of the group, openly mocks the hypocrisy of preachers, discusses sex crimes among clergy, and admits he entered the ministry for an easy life.
I
Cynically critiques the clergy, admits to being an atheist, and argues that the Baptist and Methodist churches are havens for numbskulls and realists.
I
Mentioned as someone who almost frankly hinted he was an atheist, reinforcing Frank's view of clerical hypocrisy.

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