Dark Princess · Character
Corruthers
A Chicago political boss whose machine trades in favors and silence, Corruthers treats Black votes as currency and rivals as obstacles to be broken.
supporting
Also known as Boss Corruthers, Mr. Corruthers
First appearance: Part III: The Chicago Politician
As a supporting figure in Dark Princess, Corruthers is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Attempts to undermine Matthew's nomination but fails.
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With Sammy Scott (rivalry): Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or political circles. With Sara Andrews (professional): Corruthers and Sara Andrews have a professional…
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See Corruthers in Part III: The Chicago PoliticianCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Chicago political network
- Indian and British circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Sammy Scott
rivalry · negative
Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or… How this plays out →
- Sara Andrews
professional · ambivalent
- Sara Andrews
professional · ambivalent
- Sammy Scott
rivalry · negative
Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or… How this plays out →
- Sammy Scott
rivalry · negative
Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or… How this plays out →
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See Corruthers in Part III: The Chicago PoliticianIn the story
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See Corruthers in Part III: The Chicago Politician