# Eisenstein — Futility character guide

> Eisenstein in Futility by William Gerhardie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Monsieur Eisenstein, Mr. Eisenstein

**First appearance:** 0005-i

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Admiral Kolchak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/characters/admiral_kolchak)

_professional_

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

### [Admiral Kolchak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/characters/admiral_kolchak)

_professional_

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

### [Admiral Kolchak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/characters/admiral_kolchak)

_professional_

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

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/chapters/v)

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

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/chapters/vii)

Arrives uninvited, weeps over Magda's departure, reveals that Vera is his daughter, and is eventually expelled by Fanny.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/chapters/viii)

Gleams with silent satisfaction at being part of the family; sings sentimental gipsy songs badly.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/futility_se/chapters/xi)

Opens the political debate with a story about a diplomat's inaction.

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