The Iron Heel · Character
Rudolph Mendenhall
A socialist comrade and associate of Ernest.
minor
First appearance: v the philomaths
Rudolph Mendenhall's tie to Ernest Everhard is one of the pressures that moves The Iron Heel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Flamed out his soul for the Cause, singing his wild swan-song.
Rudolph Mendenhall first appears in 0007 v the philomaths.
With Ernest Everhard (rivalry): Rudolph Mendenhall is a wealthy industrialist who opposes Everhard's socialist movement. With Ernest Everhard (rivalry): Rudolph Mendenhall is a wealthy industrialist who opposes Everhard's socialist movement.
In XXI: The Roaring Abysmal Beast: Flamed out his soul for the Cause, singing his wild swan-song.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Associates and Allies
- Protagonist
- Capitalist Oligarchy Defenders
- Socialist Organizers
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Ernest Everhard
rivalry · negative
Rudolph Mendenhall is a wealthy industrialist who opposes Everhard's socialist movement. How this plays out →
- Ernest Everhard
rivalry · negative
Rudolph Mendenhall is a wealthy industrialist who opposes Everhard's socialist movement. How this plays out →
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