The Octopus · Character
Genslinger
A newspaper editor who opposes the farmers' cause.
minor
Also known as Mr. Genslinger, Mister Genslinger
First appearance: book i
Genslinger's tie to Magnus Derrick is one of the pressures that moves The Octopus—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Editor of the Bonneville Mercury, brings news of potential land grading and disputes the railroad's pledge.
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With Magnus Derrick (rivalry): Genslinger is a corrupt newspaper editor and enemy of Magnus Derrick, using his paper to smear the ranchers and support the railroad. With Magnus Derrick (rivalry): Genslinger is a corrupt…
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- Central ranchers and antagonists
- Minor and symbolic characters
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rivalry · negative
Genslinger is a corrupt newspaper editor and enemy of Magnus Derrick, using his paper to… How this plays out →
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rivalry · negative
Genslinger is a corrupt newspaper editor and enemy of Magnus Derrick, using his paper to… How this plays out →
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See Genslinger in book i