The Titan · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Titan by Theodore Dreiser.
Frank A. Cowperwood
major
Also known as Frank, Cowperwood, Mr. Cowperwood, Frank Algernon Cowperwood, F. A. Cowperwood
Central financier and protagonist, navigating Chicago politics and business while pursuing personal ambitions.
Aileen Cowperwood
major
Also known as Aileen Butler, Aileen, Mrs. Cowperwood, Mrs. Frank Algernon Cowperwood
Frank's wife, a passionate and socially ambitious woman struggling with her husband's infidelities.
Berenice Fleming
major
Also known as Berenice, Miss Fleming, Miss Berenice Fleming, Mrs. Fleming Berenice Fleming
Refined young woman who becomes Frank Cowperwood's romantic interest and later his wife.
Stephanie Platow
supporting
Also known as Stephanie, Platow
Young actress and artist who becomes Frank Cowperwood's mistress for a time.
Harold Sohlberg
minor
Also known as Harold, Cowperwood Harold
Husband of Rita Sohlberg and friend of Cowperwood, involved in social circles.
Rita Sohlberg
supporting
Also known as Sohlberg, Rita
Socialite and friend of Aileen, briefly involved in a romantic entanglement with Cowperwood.
Polk Lynde
supporting
Also known as Polk, Lynde, Mr. Lynde
Wealthy Chicago socialite and rival of Cowperwood in romantic pursuits.
Patrick Gilgan
supporting
Also known as Mr. Patrick Gilgan, Patrick Gilgan, Mr. Gilgan, Gilgan, Patrick, Pat
Irish politician and alderman, a key ally and later opponent of Cowperwood.
Norman Schryhart
supporting
Also known as Schryhart, Mr. Norman Schryhart, Mr. Schryhart, Norman Schryhart
Wealthy newspaper publisher and business rival of Frank Cowperwood.
Ira George Carter
minor
Also known as George, Mrs. Ira George Carter, Mrs. Carter, Ira George Carter, the Carter
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in various financial ventures.
Addison Cowperwood
supporting
Also known as Mr. Cowperwood, Addison, Mr. Addison, Mr. Addison Cowperwood
Frank's older brother, a businessman who assists in his financial schemes.
Antoinette Nowak
minor
Also known as Miss Antoinette Nowak, Antoinette, Miss Nowak
Young woman who becomes involved with Cowperwood briefly as a romantic interest.
Hosmer Hand
supporting
Also known as Hand, Mr. Hand, Mrs. Hosmer Hand, old Hand, Hosmer
Wealthy Chicago financier and business rival of Frank Cowperwood.
Judah Addison
supporting
Also known as Mr. Judah Addison, Mr. Addison, Judah Addison, Addison, Judah
Business associate and friend of Cowperwood, involved in street railway deals.
Timothy Arneel
supporting
Also known as Arneel, Mr. Arneel, Timothy Arneel, Mr. Timothy Arneel
Wealthy Chicago businessman and rival of Cowperwood in financial circles.
Chaffee Thayer Sluss
supporting
Also known as Mr. Sluss, Sluss, Mr. Chaffee Thayer Sluss, Chaffee Thayer Sluss, Thayer Sluss
Corrupt politician and mayor who opposes Cowperwood's business interests.
Michael Tiernan
supporting
Also known as Mr. Tiernan, Tiernan, Smiling Mike Tiernan, Mike, Mikey
Irish politician and alderman, ally of Cowperwood in Chicago politics.
Peter Laughlin
supporting
Also known as Old Laughlin, old Peter Laughlin, Laughlin, Peter Laughlin, Peter
Older business partner of Cowperwood in the grain and commission business.
Mrs. Sohlberg
minor
Also known as Mrs. Sohlberg, Sohlberg
Mother of Harold Sohlberg, a socialite in Chicago high society.
Benoni Stackpole
minor
Also known as Mr. Benoni Stackpole, Stackpole, Benoni Stackpole, Mr. Stackpole
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial ventures.
Anson Merrill
supporting
Also known as Mr. Merrill, Merrill, Anson Merrill, Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Anson Merrill
Wealthy Chicago businessman and social rival of Cowperwood.
Lieutenant Braxmar
minor
Also known as Braxmar, the Lieutenant, Mr. Braxmar, Lawrence Braxmar, Lawrence
Military officer and suitor of Berenice Fleming before Cowperwood.
Governor Swanson
minor
Also known as Swanson, Governor, ex-Governor Swanson
State governor involved in political dealings with Cowperwood.
Haguenin
minor
Also known as Haguenin, Mr. Haguenin, Augustus M. Haguenin
French businessman and associate of Cowperwood in international dealings.
Henry De Soto Sippens
minor
Also known as Mr. Sippens, Sippens, De Soto Sippens, Henry De Soto Sippens
Energetic young businessman who works for Cowperwood's street railway interests.
Mrs. Addison
minor
Also known as Mrs. Addison, Mr. and Mrs. Addison
Wife of Judah Addison, a socialite in Cowperwood's circle.
Bevy Fleming
minor
Also known as Bevy, Bevy Fleming, Fleming
Younger sister of Berenice Fleming, part of the Fleming family.
Kent Barrows McKibben
minor
Also known as Kent McKibben, McKibben, Mr. McKibben, Kent Barrows McKibben, the Hon. Kent Barrows McKibben
Politician and associate of Cowperwood in legislative matters.
Forbes Gurney
minor
Also known as Forbes Gurney, Gurney, Forbes, Mr. Gurney
Friend and social companion of Cowperwood in Chicago.
Cecily Haguenin
minor
Also known as Cecily Haguenin, Cecily, Haguenin
Daughter of Haguenin, a young woman in Parisian society.
Young Kaffrath
minor
Also known as Kaffrath, young Kaffrath, Mr. Edwin Kaffrath, Edwin Kaffrath
Young businessman involved in Cowperwood's financial operations.
Mrs. Brandon
minor
Also known as Mrs. Brandon
Woman who had a brief romantic involvement with Cowperwood.
Redmond Purdy
minor
Also known as Redmond Purdy, Purdy, Mr. Purdy, Mr. Redmond Purdy
Businessman and political figure involved in Chicago gas deals.
Mr. Kennedy
minor
Also known as Mr. Kennedy, Kennedy, young Kennedy, Francis Kennedy, Francis, Frank
Young businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
Truman Leslie MacDonald
minor
Also known as Mr. MacDonald, young MacDonald, MacDonald, Truman Leslie MacDonald, Leslie
Young businessman and son of old General MacDonald, involved in politics.
Florence Cochrane
minor
Also known as Florence Cochrane
Socialite and friend of Aileen Cowperwood in Chicago society.
Simon Pinski
minor
Also known as Mr. Simon Pinski, Pinski, Alderman Pinski
Jewish alderman and politician in Chicago, ally of Cowperwood.
Mrs. McKenty
minor
Also known as Mrs. McKenty, McKenty
Wife of political boss John J. McKenty, a social figure.
Haeckelheimer
minor
Also known as Mr. Haeckelheimer, Haeckelheimer, Joseph Haeckelheimer
German-American financier and business associate of Cowperwood.
Harper Steger
minor
Also known as Mr. Steger, Steger, Mr. Harper Steger, Harper Steger
Lawyer and legal advisor to Frank Cowperwood.
Gotloeb
minor
Also known as Gotloeb, Mr. Gotloeb
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial matters.
Gardner Knowles
minor
Also known as Gardner Knowles, Knowles, Mr. Gardner Knowles, Mr. Knowles
Architect who designs Cowperwood's Chicago mansion.
Lane Cross
minor
Also known as Lane Cross, Cross
Artist and friend of Stephanie Platow, involved in her circle.
Phineas Hull
minor
Also known as Mr. Phineas Hull, Phineas Hull, Mr. Hull, Hull
Business partner of Stackpole, involved in Cowperwood's ventures.
Hattie Starr
minor
Also known as Hattie Starr, Hattie
Young woman who becomes involved with Cowperwood as a mistress.
John J. McKenty
supporting
Also known as J. McKenty, John, John J. McKenty, McKenty, John McKenty
Political boss and ally of Cowperwood in Chicago politics.
Claudia Carlstadt
minor
Also known as Claudia Carlstadt, Claudia
Young woman briefly involved with Cowperwood in New York.
Mrs. Fredericka Batjer
minor
Also known as Mrs. Fredericka Batjer, Mrs. Batjer
Woman who manages a boarding house where Cowperwood stays.
William Drake Bowdoin
minor
Also known as William Drake Bowdoin, Bowdoin, Billy, Mr. Bowdoin
Young socialite and friend of Cowperwood in New York.
Walter Melville Hyssop
minor
Also known as Hyssop, the Hon. Walter Melville Hyssop, Walter Melville Hyssop, Wally
Politician and associate of Cowperwood in legislative matters.
Judge Nahum Dickensheets
minor
Also known as Judge Dickensheets, Judge Nahum Dickensheets, Dickensheets, the Hon. Nahum Dickensheets
Judge involved in legal proceedings concerning Cowperwood.
Horton Biggers
minor
Also known as Horton Biggers, Biggers, Mr. Horton Biggers
Cautious businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
Joel Avery
minor
Also known as Mr. Avery, Joel Avery, Avery, the Hon. Joel Avery
Resourceful lawyer and political fixer for Cowperwood.
Senator George Christian
minor
Also known as Senator George Christian, Christian, Greenough
State senator involved in political dealings with Cowperwood.
Mr. Rambaud
minor
Also known as a Mr. Rambaud, Mr. Rambaud, Rambaud, Alexander Rambaud
French businessman and associate of Cowperwood in international finance.
Albert Thorsen
minor
Also known as Albert Thorsen, Thorsen, Albert, Mr. Albert Thorsen
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial ventures.
Clifford Du Bois
minor
Also known as Du Bois, Mr. Clifford Du Bois, Clifford Du Bois, Mr. Du Bois
Journalist and friend of Cowperwood, involved in public relations.
Norrie Simms
minor
Also known as Mr. Simms, Simms, Mr. Norrie Simms, Norrie Simms, Mrs. Norrie Simms
Wealthy socialite and rival of Cowperwood in Chicago society.
Anton Videra
minor
Also known as Anton Videra, Videra
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in street railway deals.
Carker
minor
Also known as Carker, Mr. Carker
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial matters.
Fishel
minor
Also known as Fishel, Mr. Fishel
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial ventures.
Mrs. Platow
minor
Also known as Mrs. Platow
Mother of Stephanie Platow, a protective figure in her daughter's life.
Taylor Lord
minor
Also known as Taylor Lord
Young man who courts Berenice Fleming briefly.
General Van Sickle
minor
Also known as Van Sickle, old General Van Sickle, General Van Sickle, Judson P. Van Sickle
Old military figure and political associate of Cowperwood.
Senator John H. Southack
minor
Also known as Senator John H. Southack, Southack, John, Senator Southack, Mr. Southack
State senator involved in political dealings with Cowperwood.
Ricketts
minor
Also known as Ricketts, Mr. Ricketts
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
Ungerich
minor
Also known as Ungerich, Mr. Ungerich
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial matters.
Rolfe Carter
minor
Also known as Rolfe Carter, Rolfe
Son of Ira George Carter, involved in business with Cowperwood.
Beales Chadsey
minor
Also known as Mr. Beales Chadsey, Chadsey, Beales Chadsey
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
Jordan Jules
minor
Also known as Mr. Jordan Jules, Jules, Jordan Jules
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
Lillian Cowperwood
minor
Also known as Mrs. Lillian Cowperwood, Cowperwood, Lillian
Frank's first wife, mother of his children, from whom he is divorced.
Schlumbohm
minor
Also known as Schlumbohm, Alderman Schlumbohm
Alderman and political figure in Chicago.
Kilmer Duelma
minor
Also known as Kilmer Duelma, Kilmer, Duelma
Tall young man who courts Berenice Fleming briefly.
Morgan Frankhauser
minor
Also known as Mr. Morgan Frankhauser, Frankhauser, Mr. Frankhauser
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
Jennie
minor
Also known as Jennie
Servant in the Cowperwood household.
Samuel Blackman
minor
Also known as Mr. Samuel Blackman, Blackman, Samuel Blackman, Mr. Blackman
Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
Rhees Grier
minor
Also known as Rhees Grier, Mrs. Rhees Grier, Mrs. Grier, Grier
Socialite and friend of Aileen Cowperwood.
Charlie Wallin
minor
Also known as Charlie Wallin, Wallin
Young man involved in Chicago social circles.
Burton Stimson
minor
Also known as Burton Stimson, Stimson, Mr. Burton Stimson, Mr. Stimson
Lawyer and associate of Cowperwood in legal matters.
Old General MacDonald
minor
Also known as Old General MacDonald, old General MacDonald, MacDonald
Aged political figure and father of Truman Leslie MacDonald.
