Futility · Character

Eisenstein

A character, possibly a foreigner, involved in the social milieu.

minor

Also known as Monsieur Eisenstein, Mr. Eisenstein

First appearance: i

Eisenstein's tie to Admiral Kolchak is one of the pressures that moves Futility—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The Jewish dentist with whom Nikolai's wife ran away, and who wasted her money on stock speculation.

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With Admiral Kolchak (professional): Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working together on strategic matters. With Admiral Kolchak (professional): Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working together on strategic matters. With Admiral Kolchak (professional): Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working together on strategic matters.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
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Character groups

Siberian Intervention Characters
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Admiral Kolchak
professional · positive
Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working… How this plays out →
Admiral Kolchak
professional · positive
Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working… How this plays out →
Admiral Kolchak
professional · positive
Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working… How this plays out →

Admiral Kolchak
Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working together on strategic matters.
Admiral Kolchak
Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working together on strategic matters.
Admiral Kolchak
Admiral Kolchak and Eisenstein are colleagues in a military or political context, working together on strategic matters.

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Eisenstein appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

V
The Jewish dentist with whom Nikolai's wife ran away, and who wasted her money on stock speculation.
VII
Arrives uninvited, weeps over Magda's departure, reveals that Vera is his daughter, and is eventually expelled by Fanny.
VI
A Jewish dentist who affiliates with the Admiral's society; he curses his Chinese servant, talks politics and finance, and uses 'Orright!' constantly.
VIII
Gleams with silent satisfaction at being part of the family; sings sentimental gipsy songs badly.
Chapter XI
Opens the political debate with a story about a diplomat's inaction.

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