# Walter Bonhag — The Financier character guide

> Walter Bonhag in The Financier by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bonhag, Mr. Bonhag

**First appearance:** 0043-xliv

## Who they are

A prison guard who becomes an antagonist to Cowperwood.

## In the story

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

The overseer who trains Cowperwood in caning chairs and offers to arrange extra privileges for a price.

### [LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/lvi)

Prison overseer who becomes favorable to Cowperwood after receiving a bribe from Aileen; allows small privileges.

### [LVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_financier_se/chapters/lviii)

Unlocks the cell door; grieves the loss of Cowperwood as a profitable prisoner but receives gifts.

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