# Grant Cranston — An American Tragedy character guide

> Grant Cranston in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** young Grant Cranston, Cranston, Grant, Grant Cranston

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

## Who they are

A wealthy young man in Lycurgus society.

## In the story

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

Dances with Sondra, and Clyde observes their graceful movements.

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

Part of the social group; mentioned as being driven home after the party.

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

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

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

Informs Sondra of Clyde's arrest and helps manage the camp's breakup.

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