Elmer Gantry · Character
Nathaniel Benham
Cleo Benham's father.
minor
Also known as Nat, Mr. Benham
First appearance: chapter iv
Nathaniel Benham shows up with force in Chapter XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The leading trustee of the church and a wealthy merchant; gives Elmer a dry, questioning welcome.
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In Chapter XIX: The leading trustee of the church and a wealthy merchant; gives Elmer a dry, questioning welcome. Later, in I: Leading trustee of the local church and chief general merchant; gives Elmer a dry,…
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- Elmer's early associates
- Early congregation members
- Seminary and college figures
- Frank Shallard's circle
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- 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 Nathaniel Benham in chapter iv