# Oil! — Character guide

> Key figures in Oil! by Upton Sinclair.

- [Bunny Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/bunny_ross.md): The protagonist, a young man navigating the oil business and family dynamics.
- [Dad Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/dad_ross.md): Bunny's father, a wise and kind oil magnate who guides his son.
- [Paul Watkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/paul_watkins.md): A friend and business associate of Bunny, involved in the oil fields.
- [Ruth Watkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/miss_ruth_watkins.md): Paul's sister and a love interest for Bunny, known for her charm.
- [Vee Tracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/vee_tracy.md): A spirited young woman who becomes involved with Bunny's circle.
- [Vernon Roscoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/vernon_roscoe.md): A rival oil man and antagonist to Bunny and his father.
- [Eli Watkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/eli_watkins.md): The patriarch of the Watkins family, a stern old farmer.
- [Aunt Allie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/aunt_allie.md): Bunny's aunt, a lively and opinionated family member.
- [Rachel Menzies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/rachel_menzies.md): A young woman from a wealthy family, connected to Bunny's social world.
- [Eunice Hoyt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/eunice_hoyt.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the Ross family.
- [Annabelle Ames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/annabelle_ames.md): A young woman who appears in Bunny's social circle.
- [Daniel Webster Irving](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/daniel_webster_irving.md): A lawyer or businessman involved in the oil industry.
- [Mrs. Groarty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mrs_groarty.md): A local woman, possibly a tenant or neighbor of the Rosses.
- [J. Arnold Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/j_arnold_ross.md): A prominent figure in the Ross family, possibly Bunny's uncle.
- [Aunt Emma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/aunt_emma.md): Another aunt of Bunny, part of the extended Ross family.
- [Jake Coffey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/jake_coffey.md): A roughneck or worker in the oil fields.
- [Mr. Hardacre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_hardacre.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.
- [Ben Skutt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/ben_skutt.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or local.
- [Mr. Hank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_hank.md): A minor character, possibly a ranch hand or worker.
- [Papa Menzies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/papa_menzies.md): The father of Rachel Menzies, a wealthy patriarch.
- [Jim Junior](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/jim_junior.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Viola Tracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/viola_tracy.md): A relative of Vee Tracy, possibly her mother or sister.
- [Peter Nagle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/peter_nagle.md): A roughneck or oil worker, possibly Irish.
- [Mrs. Olivier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mrs_olivier.md): A glamorous and scandalous woman connected to the Ross family.
- [Meelie Watkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/meelie_watkins.md): A member of the Watkins family, possibly a daughter.
- [Eldon Burdick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/eldon_burdick.md): A minor character, possibly a lawyer or businessman.
- [Harry Seager](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/harry_seager.md): A minor character, possibly a journalist or writer.
- [Mrs. Norman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mrs_norman.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Bandy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_bandy.md): A minor character, possibly a local resident.
- [Nina Goodrich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/nina_goodrich.md): A minor character, possibly a friend of the family.
- [Tom Axton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/tom_axton.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or associate.
- [Henrietta Ashleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/henrietta_ashleigh.md): A minor character, possibly a socialite.
- [Appleton Laurence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/appleton_laurence.md): A young man from a wealthy family, possibly a suitor.
- [Gregor Nikolaieff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/gregor_nikolaieff.md): A Russian character, possibly a refugee or prince.
- [Rosie Taintor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/rosie_taintor.md): A minor character, possibly a child or young woman.
- [Charlie Norman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/charlie_norman.md): A minor character, possibly a relative of Mrs. Norman.
- [Old Mrs. Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/old_mrs_ross.md): An elderly matriarch of the Ross family.
- [Mr. Eaton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_eaton.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.
- [Schmolsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/schmolsky.md): A minor character, possibly a musician or performer.
- [Mr. Sahm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_sahm.md): A minor character, possibly a local resident.
- [Mr. Ascott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_ascott.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.
- [Fred Orpan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/fred_orpan.md): A minor character, possibly a child or young man.
- [Jim Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/jim_ross.md): A relative of Bunny, possibly a cousin or uncle.
- [Mr. Dumpery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_dumpery.md): A minor character, possibly a shopkeeper or local.
- [Bessie Barrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/bessie_barrie.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or friend.
- [Dr. Cowper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/dr_cowper.md): A doctor and possibly a university president.
- [Barney Brockway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/barney_brockway.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or local.
- [Miss Snypp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/miss_snypp.md): A minor character, possibly a secretary or teacher.
- [Jacob Menzies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/jacob_menzies.md): A member of the Menzies family, possibly a son.
- [Mr. Benzinger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_benzinger.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.
- [Carberry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/carberry.md): A minor character, possibly a local resident.
- [Billy George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/billy_george.md): A minor character, possibly a young man.
- [Tommy Paley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/tommy_paley.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or worker.
- [Secretary Crisby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/secretary_crisby.md): A minor character, possibly a government official.
- [Mr. Golighty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_golighty.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.
- [Excelsior Pete](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/excelsior_pete.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or performer.
- [Miss Patricia O'Reilly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/miss_patricia_oreilly.md): A minor character, possibly a relative of Pete O'Reilly.
- [D. H. Culver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/dh_culver.md): A minor character, possibly a lawyer or businessman.
- [Joe Gundha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/joe_gundha.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or local.
- [Koski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/koski.md): A minor character, possibly a worker with a foreign name.
- [Dan Rossiger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/dan_rossiger.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or associate.
- [Abel Watkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/abel_watkins.md): A minor character, possibly an older relative of the Watkins.
- [Mrs. Gundha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mrs_gundha.md): A minor character, possibly the wife of Joe Gundha.
- [Mr. Menzies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_menzies.md): A minor character, possibly a member of the Menzies family.
- [Young Pete O'Reilly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/young_pete_oreilly.md): A minor character, possibly a younger relative of Pete O'Reilly.
- [Tommy Hoyt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/tommy_hoyt.md): A minor character, possibly a relative of Eunice Hoyt.
- [Cautious Cal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/cautious_cal.md): A minor character, a caricature of President Coolidge.
- [Comrade Chaim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/comrade_chaim.md): A minor character, possibly a socialist or communist.
- [Mr. Skutt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mr_skutt.md): A minor character, possibly a relative of Ben Skutt.
- [Joe Groarty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/joe_groarty.md): A minor character, possibly a relative of Mrs. Groarty.
- [Hank Thatcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/hank_thatcher.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or local.
- [Mrs. Schmolsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/mrs_schmolsky.md): A minor character, possibly the wife of Schmolsky.
- [Superior Judge Patten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/superior_judge_patten.md): A minor character, a judge in the story.
- [Comrade Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oil_se/characters/comrade_ross.md): A minor character, possibly a socialist version of a Ross.

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