Character guide

Mr. Roosevelt

supporting

Also known as Theodore Roosevelt

Former president and political figure discussed as a contrast to the author's policies.

Mr. Carnegie

minor

Also known as Andrew Carnegie

Industrialist and philanthropist used as an example of wealth and monopoly.

Mr. McKinley

minor

Also known as McKinley, William McKinley

Former president whose tariff policies are criticized in the book.

Mr. Aldrich

minor

Senator and symbol of special interests and protective tariffs.

Jefferson

minor

Also known as Mr. Jefferson

Founding father invoked as a champion of democracy and liberty.

Lincoln

minor

Also known as the great Lincoln

President Lincoln referenced as a moral and political touchstone.

Tom

minor

A common man used in illustrative examples about economic opportunity.

Alice

minor

A woman mentioned in a hypothetical scenario about tariffs and prices.

Pat

minor

An Irish-American worker used as an example in labor discussions.

Jack

minor

A generic name used in illustrative anecdotes about business.

Mr. U'Ren

minor

Reform advocate mentioned in context of direct democracy efforts.