# Gus — King Coal character guide

> Gus in King Coal by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A miner who works with Hal.

## In the story

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxv)

Identified as Gus Durking, the 'red-faced feller' whom Hal reports as a troublemaker, though he is actually a company spotter.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xx)

Jailer, summoned by Cotton to bring food for Hal.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xxi)

Gus is the jailer who brings Hal the improved meal and is glared at by Hal for not providing a tip.

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