# Bertine Cranston — An American Tragedy character guide

> Bertine Cranston in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bertine, Bertine Cranston, Cranston

**First appearance:** 0020-book-ii

## Who they are

A wealthy young woman in Lycurgus society.

## In the story

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/x)

Shows indifference to Clyde upon learning he is a poor relative, highlighting the class-consciousness of the society.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xx)

Mentioned alongside Sondra as part of the high society circle that influences Clyde's view on marriage.

### [Chapter XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xxvi)

Dances with Clyde and treats him with cool aloofness, interested mainly because Sondra seems to like him.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xxxii)

Part of the social circle; helps facilitate Clyde's inclusion in inexpensive outings.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Mentioned by Roberta as another society girl who might be drawing Clyde away.

### [Chapter XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xli)

Mentioned as having arranged Clyde's visit to Twelfth Lake with Sondra.

### [Chapter XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xliii)

Hosts Clyde at her family's summer estate; facilitates his time with Sondra and offers to chaperone them.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xlvii)

Mentioned in Clyde's memory of the earlier trip to Big Bittern.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/vi)

Clyde plans to telephone her and Sondra to arrange his return to the Cranston lodge.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/vii)

Hosts the gathering at the Cranston lodge and participates in the social activities.

### [Chapter X: Arrest and Imprisonment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/x)

Stays close to Sondra after her fainting; part of the group leaving for Metissic Inn.

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