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Which novel features the character Dr. Larch?

  • The Cider House Rules

  • The World According to Garp

  • The Hotel New Hampshire

  • A Prayer for Owen Meany

Answer

The Cider House Rules, a novel by John Irving, features the character Dr. Wilbur Larch, an obstetrician and abortionist who runs an orphanage in Maine. Larch's unconventional methods and compassionate nature shape the lives of the orphans, including Homer Wells, the novel's protagonist. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the ethics of medical practice.
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