# Genslinger — The Octopus character guide

> Genslinger in The Octopus by Frank Norris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Genslinger, Mister Genslinger

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

## Who they are

A newspaper editor who opposes the farmers' cause.

## Relationships

### [Magnus Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/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.

### [Magnus Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/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.

### [Magnus Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_octopus_se/characters/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.

## In the story

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

Editor of the Bonneville Mercury, brings news of potential land grading and disputes the railroad's pledge.

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