The Financier · Character
Mr. Chapin
A minor business figure in Philadelphia.
minor
Also known as Chapin, old Chapin
First appearance: vii
Mr. Chapin shows up with force in LIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The old, well-intentioned overseer who processes Cowperwood, delivers moralizing lectures, and explains prison routines with a mix of kindness and condescension.
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- Extended cast and background figures
- Cowperwood's inner circle
- Corrupt officials and associates
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