Summary and Analysis Chapter V

Summary Bacteriology dominates Martin’s life now, although he is also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and several other subjects. His roommate, Clif Clawson, though still a joker, supplies cheerfulness, for “The whole of Clif was more than the sum of his various parts.” Martin seldom thinks of his former fraternity […]

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Character List

Martin Arrowsmith, M.D. scientist and leading character Leora Tozer Arrowsmith Martin’s first wife Dr. Max Gottlieb professor of bacteriology and true scientist Dr. Terry Wickett Martin’s associate in scientific research Madeline Fox to whom Martin at one time is engaged Joyce Lanyon Arrowsmith Martin’s second wife Gustaf Sondelius colorful Swedish […]

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About Arrowsmith

Introduction Sinclair Lewis considered several titles over a period of months before deciding on Arrowsmith for his novel about the medical profession. Some of those discarded were The Stumbler, The Barbarian or just Barbarian, Martin Arrowsmith, M.D., Dr. Martin, Martin, and even Doc. The last, suggested by his publisher, Alfred […]

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