Elmer Gantry · Character
Nellie Benton
A young woman Elmer dates in college.
minor
Also known as Nell
First appearance: chapter i
Nellie Benton shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Nellie is a buxom, jolly dressmaker's assistant.
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In V: Nellie is a buxom, jolly dressmaker's assistant. She banters with Jim and is protective of her…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Elmer's romantic interests
- Elmer's early associates
- Minor characters and background figures
- Family and early followers
- Protagonist
- Frank Shallard's circle
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- 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 Nellie Benton in chapter i