# Smith — The Red Room character guide

> Smith in The Red Room by August Strindberg.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Smith

**First appearance:** 0009-x-the-newspaper-syndicate-grey-bonnet

## Who they are

An Englishman involved in the newspaper syndicate.

## In the story

### [At the Publisher's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_room_se/chapters/v-at-the-publisher-s)

The powerful publisher who uses manipulative tactics to control authors and promote his own commercial interests.

### [VII: The Imitation of Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_room_se/chapters/vii-the-imitation-of-christ)

Implied as the publisher who contacted Skore about the biography.

### [Marine Insurance Society “Triton”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_room_se/chapters/xii-marine-insurance-society-triton)

Levi's uncle and a shrewd promoter who guides the formation of the Triton society, selecting figureheads and dismissing financial risks.

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