Elmer Gantry · Character
Horace Carp
A fellow student at the seminary, known for his affectations.
minor
Also known as Carp
First appearance: chapter i
Horace Carp shows up with force in Chapter VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Advocates for the Episcopal Church's beauty and dignity, criticizes the Baptist denomination, and dreams of switching to a more prestigious church.
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In Chapter VI: Advocates for the Episcopal Church's beauty and dignity, criticizes the Baptist denomination, and dreams of switching to a more prestigious church. Later, in I: Advocates for the Episcopal Church's…
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- Other
Character groups
- Seminary and college figures
- Elmer's early associates
- Elmer's romantic interests
- Local church figures
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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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See Horace Carp in chapter i