# Bela Kossuth — Short Fiction character guide

> Bela Kossuth in Short Fiction by Mack Reynolds.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lieutenant Bela Kossuth, Lieutenant Colonel Bela Kossuth, Kossuth

**First appearance:** 0058-i

## Who they are

A lieutenant colonel with a role in military operations.

## Relationships

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_rivalry_

Bela and Joseph are rivals, engaged in a persistent conflict or competition that drives much of their interaction.

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_rivalry_

Bela and Joseph are rivals, engaged in a persistent conflict or competition that drives much of their interaction.

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_rivalry_

Bela and Joseph are rivals, engaged in a persistent conflict or competition that drives much of their interaction.

## In the story

### [Chapter XV: The Proletarian Paradise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xv)

Lieutenant Bela Kossuth of the Pink Army acts as Joe's guide, explaining the Sov-world's class system and military.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xviii)

Serves as a representative for Captain Rákóczi, formally delivering the challenge.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xix)

Lieutenant Colonel Bela Kossuth delivers the Bowie knives to Joe's apartment, formally presenting the weapons for the duel.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xx)

Lieutenant Colonel Kossuth acts as a second for Sándor Rákóczi and recites the formal rules of the duel.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xxi)

Visits Mauser against doctor's orders, admits the duel was a planned elimination attempt, and delivers a frank analysis of the Party's history and stagnation.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xxii)

Mentioned as the source of information about the Sov-world underground organization.

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