# Jacob Menzies — Oil! character guide

> Jacob Menzies in Oil! by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jacob, the Menzies

**First appearance:** 0001-oil

## Who they are

A member of the Menzies family, possibly a son.

## In the story

### [XIII: The Monastery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/xiii-the-monastery)

Socialist son of Papa Menzies, improved by outdoor life.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/i)

The oldest boy, a Socialist like his father.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/ii)

Jacob, the Socialist son, is present at the meeting, improved by outdoor life according to Bunny.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/viii)

Clubbed on the picket line, found in bed with a head wound.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/i)

Returns with Rachel; his younger brothers are in jail.

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

Pale student now selling insurance, part of the discussion group.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/vi)

Called by Rachel to bring Ruth to the hospital.

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