# Dennis Shannon — The Financier character guide

> Dennis Shannon in The Financier by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Shannon

**First appearance:** 0012-xiii

## Who they are

A minor political figure.

## In the story

### [The Trial Begins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/xl)

The new district attorney, who examines and challenges jurors for the prosecution.

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

District Attorney delivering the opening address and examining Stener, using an engaging manner to present the case against Cowperwood.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/xlviii)

District Attorney who argues against Cowperwood's appeal.

### [Chapter XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/xlix)

Facilitates the scheduling of Cowperwood's sentence for Monday without objection.

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