# Corruthers — Dark Princess character guide

> Corruthers in Dark Princess by W. E. B. Du Bois.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Boss Corruthers, Mr. Corruthers

**First appearance:** 0004-part-iii-the-chicago-politician

## Who they are

A Chicago political boss whose machine trades in favors and silence, Corruthers treats Black votes as currency and rivals as obstacles to be broken.

## Relationships

### [Sammy Scott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sammy_scott)

_rivalry_

Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or political circles.

### [Sara Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sara_andrews)

_professional_

Corruthers and Sara Andrews have a professional relationship, likely involving organizational or political work.

### [Sara Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sara_andrews)

_professional_

Corruthers and Sara Andrews have a professional relationship, likely involving organizational or political work.

### [Sammy Scott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sammy_scott)

_rivalry_

Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or political circles.

### [Sammy Scott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sammy_scott)

_rivalry_

Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or political circles.

## In the story

### [Part III: The Chicago Politician](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/chapters/part-iii-the-chicago-politician)

Attempts to undermine Matthew's nomination but fails.

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