# Titus Alden — An American Tragedy character guide

> Titus Alden in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Titus, Alden, the saddened Titus

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

## Who they are

Roberta's father, a poor farmer.

## In the story

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

Roberta's father, an unsuccessful farmer who embodies a passive, conventional Americanism.

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

Roberta's father, depicted as tired and defeated, waiting for her at the station with an old buggy.

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

Roberta's father, encountered by Clyde at the Alden farm, dressed in threadbare clothes and embodying the poverty Clyde fears.

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

Roberta's father, whom Mason plans to bring back to identify the body.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/iv)

Roberta's father, initially unaware of her relationship; becomes consumed with grief and desire for revenge.

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

Present in the background as his wife gives a tearful interview about Roberta's last days.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xxi)

Roberta's father, who testifies emotionally about his daughter's departure for Lycurgus and her belongings.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xxii)

Roberta's father, present in court with his wife and daughter Emily.

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