# Ira George Carter — The Titan character guide

> Ira George Carter in The Titan by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** George, Mrs. Ira George Carter, Mrs. Carter, Ira George Carter, the Carter

**First appearance:** 0006-vii-chicago-gas

## Who they are

Businessman and associate of Cowperwood in various financial ventures.

## In the story

### [A Trip to Louisville](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xl-a-trip-to-louisville)

Former husband of Hattie Starr; mentioned as her second husband.

### [XLI: The Daughter of Mrs. Fleming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xli-the-daughter-of-mrs-fleming)

Referred to as Mrs. Carter; Berenice's mother, who accompanies Cowperwood to visit her daughter; anxious about Berenice's future and her own social standing.

### [F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xlii-f-a-cowperwood-guardian)

Mentioned as Berenice's stepfather, remembered for violent outbursts during her childhood.

### [XLV: Changing Horizons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xlv-changing-horizons)

Mentioned in connection with Cowperwood's visit to Pocono and his relationship with Mrs. Carter.

### [The Revival of Hattie Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/li-the-revival-of-hattie-starr)

Mrs. Carter, Berenice's mother, is exposed as 'Hattie Starr' by a drunken man, revealing her past.

### [Behind the Arras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/lii-behind-the-arras)

Confesses to Berenice about her past in Louisville and her dependence on Cowperwood; cries and admits her fear of life.

### [LVII: Aileen’s Last Card](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/lvii-aileen-s-last-card)

Berenice's mother, present with Berenice and Cowperwood in the park and restaurant.

## Links

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