Mr. Lindau

Part First

March's old friend, a radical German socialist and Civil War veteran who becomes a translator for the magazine.

XII

Old friend of March, recognized in a German restaurant; recalls their shared past in Indianapolis; reveals his wife died long ago.

I

Lindau is introduced as an old German model, an educated man and war veteran who lost a hand, now struggling to find work.

III

Lindau is modeling for Beaton's bust of Judas. He is an old man, shabbily dressed, and is also sitting for a young ladies' class.

VII

Mentioned as being modeled by Beaton as Judas Iscariot, and considered for a translator role.

VIII

Discussed by March and his wife; March defends Lindau's character and considers hiring him as a translator for the magazine.

Chapter XI

Found living in a poor tenement on the East Side; March's visit reveals his neglected state.

XII

Living in a poor tenement by choice to stay connected to the poor; accepts translation work but criticizes capitalism and millionaires.

XIII

His radical views are discussed; he contributes a translation of Dostoyevsky to the first issue.

I

A radical veteran who tutors Tom in German; expresses controversial views on class, law, and opportunity, causing tension in the March household.

IV

Lindau delivers copy, insists on cash payment, engages in heated debates with Fulkerson about capitalism, and renounces his pension out of political principle.

V

Has accepted the dinner invitation despite March's concerns about his principles clashing with Dryfoos's wealth.

VI

Passionately argues for workers' rights and socialism, clashing with Dryfoos and Colonel Woodburn.

VII

Though not present, his principles and past actions are the central point of conflict, defended by March and Conrad.

VIII

Returns his payment and resigns from the magazine, unable to accept money he believes is tainted by speculation and oppression.

IX

The translator whose controversial opinions caused the rift; has withdrawn from the magazine, resolving the immediate crisis.

III

Mentioned as having renounced March along with Dryfoos's money; Fulkerson speculates on his reaction to the strike.

V

Lindau is seen shouting at the police during the riot and is clubbed by an officer, falling unconscious.

VII

Lindau is mentioned as having been injured in the strike; March defends his character and ideals, though Mrs. March criticizes him.

Chapter VIII

Lindau is recovering from an amputation, suffering greatly and kept under opiates. March visits him and finds he is not fully conscious.

IX

Lindau is dying in the hospital, attended by Margaret Vance, and is beyond recognition.

Chapter X

Lindau has died from injuries sustained in the strike, though Dryfoos is initially unaware of this.

Chapter XI

Lindau is remembered as having died in a bad cause, having renounced American means and sympathized with violence.

XIII

Reported as clubbed during the strike; his funeral is held at Dryfoos's house.