Elmer Gantry · Character

J. F. Whittlesey

An old friend of the Gantry family.

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Also known as Whittlesey

First appearance: chapter i

J. F. Whittlesey shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Oldest faculty member; questions whether he would become a preacher if young today.

J. F. Whittlesey first appears in 0003 chapter i.

In III: Oldest faculty member; questions whether he would become a preacher if young today.

Later, in Chapter XXI: Grieves at Ishuah Rogers' funeral, comforted by Elmer.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…

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III
Oldest faculty member; questions whether he would become a preacher if young today.
Chapter XXI
Grieves at Ishuah Rogers' funeral, comforted by Elmer.
VII
Deeply shaken by the death of his lifelong friend Ishuah Rogers; finds reassurance in Elmer Gantry's presence.
VII
The elderly husband, with thin hands and a thin white beard, is part of the couple Elmer addresses; his wife later refers to him as 'Fabian'.

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