# Lem Staples — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Lem Staples in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Doc Staples

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

## Who they are

A local doctor in the town where Elmer first preaches.

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