# Deacon Bains — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Deacon Bains in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Bains, Pa Bains

**First appearance:** 0014-chapter-iii

## Who they are

Lulu Bains's father, a deacon in the church.

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