Martin Chuzzlewit · Character
Elijah Pogram
A pompous American politician and orator.
minor
Also known as Mr. Pogram, The languid Mr. Pogram, Pogram, poor Pogram, the Honourable Elijah Pogram, The Honourable Elijah Pogram, Elijah, a Pogram
First appearance: xxxi
Elijah Pogram shows up with force in XXXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A languid Member of Congress who chews tobacco and defends American institutions; is honored with a levee by the boarders.
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- American Hucksters
- American Acquaintances
- Central Chuzzlewit Circle
- Extended Cast and Servants
- Protagonist
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See Elijah Pogram in xxxi