# Mr. Benzinger — Oil! character guide

> Mr. Benzinger in Oil! by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** IV Mr. Benzinger

**First appearance:** 0001-oil

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a business associate.

## In the story

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

The county road superintendent who accepts a bribe from Dad to prioritize road work for Dad's lease.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/iv)

Sent truck-loads of Mexicans and fixed up the roads for the operation.

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