# Gardner Knowles — The Titan character guide

> Gardner Knowles in The Titan by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gardner Knowles, Knowles, Mr. Gardner Knowles, Mr. Knowles

**First appearance:** 0014-xv-a-new-affection

## Who they are

Architect who designs Cowperwood's Chicago mansion.

## In the story

### [The Coming of Stephanie Platow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xxiv-the-coming-of-stephanie-platow)

A dramatic critic who seduces Stephanie Platow, initiating her into a world of sexual liberty.

### [XXVII: A Financier Bewitched](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xxvii-a-financier-bewitched)

An admirer of Stephanie who sings her praises and attempts to advance her theatrical career.

### [XXVIII: The Exposure of Stephanie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xxviii-the-exposure-of-stephanie)

A critic and friend of Forbes Gurney; mentioned as a potential source of information about Gurney.

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