Avis Everhard

The Iron Heel

Narrator and author of the manuscript, reflecting on the fall of the revolution and her life in refuge.

My Eagle

The narrator, writing from a peaceful refuge, reflects on her first meeting with Ernest and her restless anticipation of the coming revolution.

III: Jackson's Arm

Investigates Jackson's accident and the legal system, beginning to see the truth of Ernest's claims.

Slaves of the Machine

Avis is deeply shaken by Jackson's arm, begins to see the brutal reality of industrial society, and feels love and concern for Ernest.

The Philomaths

Narrates the scene, observing the reactions of the Philomath Club members and Ernest's rhetorical prowess.

VI: Adumbrations

Narrator; reflects on warnings and her growing understanding of class conflict.

VII: The Bishop’s Vision

Attends the I.P.H. convention at Ernest's invitation, is moved by the Bishop's speech, initially believes it will make a sensation, but later witnesses the press blackout and begins to understand Ernest's predictions.

The Machine Breakers

Avis narrates the chapter, recalling the dinner and Ernest's arguments.

X: The Vortex

Narrator who becomes a revolutionist and is drawn into the vortex of great affairs.

XI: The Great Adventure

The narrator and Ernest's wife. She merges her life with his, becoming his secretary and providing him rest. She reflects on their love and her joy in supporting his work.

The Bishop

Narrator who follows the Bishop and discovers his secret life of poverty and charity.

XIII: The General Strike

Narrator of the chapter; recounts the events of the general strike, the socialist landslide, and the Oligarchy's actions.

XIV: The Beginning of the End

Narrates the chapter, recalling Ernest's prophecies and her disagreement with his slow evolution view.

Last Days

Narrates the events of January 1913 and the Oligarchy's manipulation of unions.

XVI: The End

Narrates the chapter, describing the underground revolutionary work and her journey to Washington with Ernest.

XVII: The Scarlet Livery

Witnesses the bomb explosion from the gallery, is arrested when she tries to reach Ernest, and later writes the manuscript.

In the Shadow of Sonoma

Narrator; imprisoned for six months, then escapes in disguise to prepare a hiding place for Ernest.

XIX: Transformation

Narrates her own transformation into a new identity, her work organizing the revolution from the refuge, and her encounters with figures from her past.

A Lost Oligarch

Narrates the chapter; describes her transformation into a new identity and her joyful reunion with Ernest.

XXI: The Roaring Abysmal Beast

Narrator and revolutionary, reflecting on the Oligarchy's strength and the Revolution's righteousness.

XXII: The Chicago Commune

Narrator and agent-provacateur sent to Chicago; receives orders from an oligarch and tries to warn comrades.

The People of the Abyss

Narrator; experiences a psychological transformation during the massacre, losing fear of death and adopting a detached perspective.

XXIV: Nightmare

Narrator and protagonist, wandering through the nightmare of the Chicago Commune, exhausted and traumatized.

XXV: The Terrorists

Returns to New York with Ernest and observes the devastating aftermath of the Iron Heel's crackdown.

Endnotes

Implied as the author of the manuscript to which these endnotes are appended, though not directly mentioned.