# Bess Shallard — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Bess Shallard in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Bess

**First appearance:** 0043-chapter-viii

## Who they are

Frank Shallard's kind and supportive wife.

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