# The Titan — Character guide

> Key figures in The Titan by Theodore Dreiser.

- [Frank A. Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/frank_cowperwood.md): Central financier and protagonist, navigating Chicago politics and business while pursuing personal ambitions.
- [Aileen Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/aileen_cowperwood.md): Frank's wife, a passionate and socially ambitious woman struggling with her husband's infidelities.
- [Berenice Fleming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/berenice_fleming.md): Refined young woman who becomes Frank Cowperwood's romantic interest and later his wife.
- [Stephanie Platow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/stephanie_platow.md): Young actress and artist who becomes Frank Cowperwood's mistress for a time.
- [Harold Sohlberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/harold_sohlberg.md): Husband of Rita Sohlberg and friend of Cowperwood, involved in social circles.
- [Rita Sohlberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/rita_sohlberg.md): Socialite and friend of Aileen, briefly involved in a romantic entanglement with Cowperwood.
- [Polk Lynde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/polk_lynde.md): Wealthy Chicago socialite and rival of Cowperwood in romantic pursuits.
- [Patrick Gilgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/patrick_gilgan.md): Irish politician and alderman, a key ally and later opponent of Cowperwood.
- [Norman Schryhart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/norman_schryhart.md): Wealthy newspaper publisher and business rival of Frank Cowperwood.
- [Ira George Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/ira_george_carter.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in various financial ventures.
- [Addison Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/addison_cowperwood.md): Frank's older brother, a businessman who assists in his financial schemes.
- [Antoinette Nowak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/antoinette_nowak.md): Young woman who becomes involved with Cowperwood briefly as a romantic interest.
- [Hosmer Hand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/hosmer_hand.md): Wealthy Chicago financier and business rival of Frank Cowperwood.
- [Judah Addison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/judah_addison.md): Business associate and friend of Cowperwood, involved in street railway deals.
- [Timothy Arneel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/timothy_arneel.md): Wealthy Chicago businessman and rival of Cowperwood in financial circles.
- [Chaffee Thayer Sluss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/chaffee_thayer_sluss.md): Corrupt politician and mayor who opposes Cowperwood's business interests.
- [Michael Tiernan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/michael_tiernan.md): Irish politician and alderman, ally of Cowperwood in Chicago politics.
- [Peter Laughlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/peter_laughlin.md): Older business partner of Cowperwood in the grain and commission business.
- [Mrs. Sohlberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mrs_sohlberg.md): Mother of Harold Sohlberg, a socialite in Chicago high society.
- [Benoni Stackpole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/benoni_stackpole.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial ventures.
- [Anson Merrill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/anson_merrill.md): Wealthy Chicago businessman and social rival of Cowperwood.
- [Lieutenant Braxmar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/lieutenant_braxmar.md): Military officer and suitor of Berenice Fleming before Cowperwood.
- [Governor Swanson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/governor_swanson.md): State governor involved in political dealings with Cowperwood.
- [Haguenin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/haguenin.md): French businessman and associate of Cowperwood in international dealings.
- [Henry De Soto Sippens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/henry_de_soto_sippens.md): Energetic young businessman who works for Cowperwood's street railway interests.
- [Mrs. Addison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mrs_addison.md): Wife of Judah Addison, a socialite in Cowperwood's circle.
- [Bevy Fleming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/bevy_fleming.md): Younger sister of Berenice Fleming, part of the Fleming family.
- [Kent Barrows McKibben](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/kent_barrows_mckibben.md): Politician and associate of Cowperwood in legislative matters.
- [Forbes Gurney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/forbes_gurney.md): Friend and social companion of Cowperwood in Chicago.
- [Cecily Haguenin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/cecily_haguenin.md): Daughter of Haguenin, a young woman in Parisian society.
- [Young Kaffrath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/young_kaffrath.md): Young businessman involved in Cowperwood's financial operations.
- [Mrs. Brandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mrs_brandon.md): Woman who had a brief romantic involvement with Cowperwood.
- [Redmond Purdy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/redmond_purdy.md): Businessman and political figure involved in Chicago gas deals.
- [Mr. Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mr_kennedy.md): Young businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Truman Leslie MacDonald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/truman_leslie_macdonald.md): Young businessman and son of old General MacDonald, involved in politics.
- [Florence Cochrane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/florence_cochrane.md): Socialite and friend of Aileen Cowperwood in Chicago society.
- [Simon Pinski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/simon_pinski.md): Jewish alderman and politician in Chicago, ally of Cowperwood.
- [Mrs. McKenty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mrs_mckenty.md): Wife of political boss John J. McKenty, a social figure.
- [Haeckelheimer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/haeckelheimer.md): German-American financier and business associate of Cowperwood.
- [Harper Steger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/harper_steger.md): Lawyer and legal advisor to Frank Cowperwood.
- [Gotloeb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/gotloeb.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial matters.
- [Gardner Knowles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/gardner_knowles.md): Architect who designs Cowperwood's Chicago mansion.
- [Lane Cross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/lane_cross.md): Artist and friend of Stephanie Platow, involved in her circle.
- [Phineas Hull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/phineas_hull.md): Business partner of Stackpole, involved in Cowperwood's ventures.
- [Hattie Starr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/hattie_starr.md): Young woman who becomes involved with Cowperwood as a mistress.
- [John J. McKenty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/john_j_mckenty.md): Political boss and ally of Cowperwood in Chicago politics.
- [Claudia Carlstadt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/claudia_carlstadt.md): Young woman briefly involved with Cowperwood in New York.
- [Mrs. Fredericka Batjer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mrs_fredericka_batjer.md): Woman who manages a boarding house where Cowperwood stays.
- [William Drake Bowdoin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/william_drake_bowdoin.md): Young socialite and friend of Cowperwood in New York.
- [Walter Melville Hyssop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/walter_melville_hyssop.md): Politician and associate of Cowperwood in legislative matters.
- [Judge Nahum Dickensheets](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/judge_nahum_dickensheets.md): Judge involved in legal proceedings concerning Cowperwood.
- [Horton Biggers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/horton_biggers.md): Cautious businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Joel Avery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/joel_avery.md): Resourceful lawyer and political fixer for Cowperwood.
- [Senator George Christian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/senator_george_christian.md): State senator involved in political dealings with Cowperwood.
- [Mr. Rambaud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mr_rambaud.md): French businessman and associate of Cowperwood in international finance.
- [Albert Thorsen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/albert_thorsen.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial ventures.
- [Clifford Du Bois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/clifford_du_bois.md): Journalist and friend of Cowperwood, involved in public relations.
- [Norrie Simms](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/norrie_simms.md): Wealthy socialite and rival of Cowperwood in Chicago society.
- [Anton Videra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/anton_videra.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in street railway deals.
- [Carker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/carker.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial matters.
- [Fishel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/fishel.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial ventures.
- [Mrs. Platow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/mrs_platow.md): Mother of Stephanie Platow, a protective figure in her daughter's life.
- [Taylor Lord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/taylor_lord.md): Young man who courts Berenice Fleming briefly.
- [General Van Sickle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/general_van_sickle.md): Old military figure and political associate of Cowperwood.
- [Senator John H. Southack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/senator_john_h_southack.md): State senator involved in political dealings with Cowperwood.
- [Ricketts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/ricketts.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Ungerich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/ungerich.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in financial matters.
- [Rolfe Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/rolfe_carter.md): Son of Ira George Carter, involved in business with Cowperwood.
- [Beales Chadsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/beales_chadsey.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Jordan Jules](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/jordan_jules.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Lillian Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/lillian_cowperwood.md): Frank's first wife, mother of his children, from whom he is divorced.
- [Schlumbohm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/schlumbohm.md): Alderman and political figure in Chicago.
- [Kilmer Duelma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/kilmer_duelma.md): Tall young man who courts Berenice Fleming briefly.
- [Morgan Frankhauser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/morgan_frankhauser.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Samuel Blackman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/samuel_blackman.md): Businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Rhees Grier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/rhees_grier.md): Socialite and friend of Aileen Cowperwood.
- [Charlie Wallin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/charlie_wallin.md): Young man involved in Chicago social circles.
- [Burton Stimson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/burton_stimson.md): Lawyer and associate of Cowperwood in legal matters.
- [Old General MacDonald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_titan_se/characters/old_general_macdonald.md): Aged political figure and father of Truman Leslie MacDonald.

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