# Lily Anderson — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Lily Anderson in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lily

**First appearance:** 0023-chapter-iv

## Who they are

A young woman Elmer courts before his marriage.

## In the story

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

Anemic pianist who contributes data to confute evolution for Sharon's sermons.

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

Pianist who protests the troupe's late-night parties and urges early bedtimes.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/v)

Pale pianist who protests the late nights and urges early bedtimes and prayer meetings.

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

Pianist for the revival; flirts with Elmer and is fired by Sharon.

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

The pianist, described as pretty, anemic, and virginal, catches Elmer's eye.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as a possible consolation for Elmer after Sharon's outburst; he considers going to see her because she admires him.

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

Lily is flattered by Elmer's attention but is caught by Sharon and fired.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as the woman Elmer was seen talking to; Sharon fires her after the incident.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elmer_gantry_se/chapters/v)

Lily is referenced as having given Elmer her address before the meeting, and her address is in his coat pocket when he swims ashore.

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

Lily is mentioned as Sister Gilson, a member of the Young Married Set with whom Elmer dances and flirts, though she is married to a whining husband.

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