Elmer Gantry · Character
Oscar Hochlauf
A parishioner in Elmer's church.
minor
Also known as Mr. Oscar Hochlauf
First appearance: chapter x
Oscar Hochlauf shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The saloon-keeper, bewildered and arrested for the first time, defends his beer as honest.
Oscar Hochlauf first appears in 0057 chapter x.
In VII: The saloon-keeper, bewildered and arrested for the first time, defends his beer as honest.
Later, in Chapter XXVII: Receives extra six months for resisting arrest and abusive language during Elmer's crusade.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Local church figures
- Elmer's early associates
- Frank Shallard's circle
- Early congregation members
- Seminary and college figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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