# Horace Carp — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Horace Carp in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Carp

**First appearance:** 0003-chapter-i

## Who they are

A fellow student at the seminary, known for his affectations.

## In the story

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

Advocates for the Episcopal Church's beauty and dignity, criticizes the Baptist denomination, and dreams of switching to a more prestigious church.

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

Advocates for the Episcopal Church's beauty and dignity, and argues that the church's purpose is to add beauty to barren lives.

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

Mentioned as a seminary classmate who became an Episcopalian and is doing well.

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