# Mrs. Henry W. Cowperwood — The Financier character guide

> Mrs. Henry W. Cowperwood in The Financier by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Cowperwood, Henry Cowperwood

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Frank's mother, a quiet and supportive presence in the family.

## In the story

### [The Philadelphia into Which Frank Algernon Cowperwood Was Born](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/i)

Frank's mother, a religious woman who takes maternal care of her three sons and one daughter; she is prim and matter-of-fact.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/ii)

Frank's mother, who is playfully greeted by her brother Seneca Davis and maintains a comfortable household.

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

Frank's mother, who receives his affectionate news of the bonus and is promised a Christmas gift.

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

Mrs. Cowperwood organizes afternoon teas and receptions, helping the family establish social connections.

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

Shares an emotional, despairing embrace with Cowperwood and prays for him as he leaves.

### [LIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/lix)

Also subdued and wearied, the wind gone from her sails, living quietly with her husband.

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