An American Tragedy · Character
Titus Alden
Roberta's father, a poor farmer.
minor
Also known as Titus, Alden, the saddened Titus
First appearance: book ii
Titus Alden shows up with force in Chapter XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Roberta's father, an unsuccessful farmer who embodies a passive, conventional Americanism.
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In Chapter XIII: Roberta's father, an unsuccessful farmer who embodies a passive, conventional Americanism. Later, in Chapter XXIX: Roberta's father, depicted as tired and defeated, waiting for her at the station with…
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- Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
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See Titus Alden in book ii