Elmer Gantry · Character
Pete Reese
A friend of Elmer's from his youth.
minor
Also known as Mr. Peter Reese
First appearance: chapter i
Pete Reese shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Detective hired by Rigg; reveals Hettie's past crimes to pressure her.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Local church figures
- Protagonist
- Frank Shallard's circle
- Elmer's early associates
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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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See Pete Reese in chapter i