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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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SHShelgrimVAVaccaAVAngéle VarianCACaraherMHMinna HoovenGEGenslinger

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central ranchers and antagonists
  • Minor and symbolic characters

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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