# Cedarquist — The Octopus character guide

> Cedarquist in The Octopus by Frank Norris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Cedarquist, Mrs. Cedarquist

**First appearance:** 0005-book-i

## Who they are

A wealthy businessman and Presley's uncle, involved in shipping.

## Relationships

### [Presley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/presley)

_friendship_

Cedarquist is a wealthy industrialist and patron who befriends Presley, offering him a broader perspective on capitalism and reform.

### [Presley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/presley)

_friendship_

Cedarquist is a wealthy industrialist and patron who befriends Presley, offering him a broader perspective on capitalism and reform.

### [Presley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/presley)

_friendship_

Cedarquist is a wealthy industrialist and patron who befriends Presley, offering him a broader perspective on capitalism and reform.

## In the story

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

Speaks with Magnus Derrick about trusts and the need for new markets, criticizes Shelgrim's motives, and invites Presley for sherry.

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

Presley's host for dinner; his wife brings Presley to the Gerard mansion.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/chapters/conclusion)

Bids Presley farewell, discusses his new wheat shipping venture and the sale of the Atlas Works.

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