Morris Zapp is a fictional character from the novel "Changing Places" by British author David Lodge. He is a professor of English literature at a university in the United States and is known for his witty and often cynical outlook on academic life. Zapp's character explores themes of cultural differences and the complexities of academic relationships. In the story, Zapp participates in a faculty exchange program with a British professor named Philip Swallow. This exchange leads to humorous and insightful situations as both characters navigate their contrasting environments, highlighting the quirks of academia and the challenges of adapting to new cultures.