Elmer Gantry · Character

Widow Clark

A widow in Elmer's first parish.

minor

Also known as Jane Clark

First appearance: chapter iii

Widow Clark shows up with force in Chapter XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Elmer's landlady, mentioned as absent due to a family emergency.

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In Chapter XIX: Elmer's landlady, mentioned as absent due to a family emergency. Later, in Chapter XIX: The widow's daughter, a jolly girl…

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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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Chapter XIX
Elmer's landlady, mentioned as absent due to a family emergency.
Chapter XIX
The widow's daughter, a jolly girl of fourteen or fifteen who welcomes Elmer and shows him to his room.
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Elmer's landlady; not present at his arrival but her daughter welcomes him.
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The widow Clark's jolly fourteen- or fifteen-year-old daughter who warmly welcomes Elmer and shows him to his room.
Chapter IX
The widow at whose residence Elmer is staying in Banjo Crossing.
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Mentioned as little Jane Clark; Elmer visits her kitchen for pastoral jokiness after leaving Cleo.
Chapter VIII
Elmer visits her house and feels a strong physical attraction, but he leaves to avoid temptation.

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