Elmer Gantry · Character
Mr. Hudkins
A minister in a nearby town.
minor
Also known as Reverend Mr. Hudkins
First appearance: chapter iii
Mr. Hudkins shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Dean Trosper notes that he had intended to send Brother Hudkins to the Monarch chapel before assigning Elmer.
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In I: Dean Trosper notes that he had intended to send Brother Hudkins to the Monarch chapel before assigning Elmer. Later, in IV: Retired preacher sent to substitute and locate Elmer; he finds Elmer in a café and…
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- 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 Mr. Hudkins in chapter iii