# Kent Barrows McKibben — The Titan character guide

> Kent Barrows McKibben in The Titan by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kent McKibben, McKibben, Mr. McKibben, Kent Barrows McKibben, the Hon. Kent Barrows McKibben

**First appearance:** 0034-xxxv-a-political-agreement

## Who they are

Politician and associate of Cowperwood in legislative matters.

## In the story

### [Now This Is Fighting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/viii-now-this-is-fighting)

A young lawyer hired to organize a Hyde Park gas company; he uses his local connections to influence councilmen.

### [In Search of Victory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/ix-in-search-of-victory)

Shares the view that Cowperwood's strength can help Aileen navigate Chicago society.

### [A Test](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/x-a-test)

Assists Cowperwood by influencing the society editor and helping to orchestrate the guest list; he observes Aileen's beauty but notes her lack of poise.

### [XIII: The Die Is Cast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xiii-the-die-is-cast)

Another faithful caller, but similarly troubled; commercially obligated to Cowperwood.

### [Obstacles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xxx-obstacles)

Cowperwood's smooth and deadly legal advisor, involved in devising the scheme to seize Purdy's property.

### [A Supper Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xxxii-a-supper-party)

Kent McKibben is another of Aileen's attentive companions, present at the gambling party and watching the unfolding scene.

### [The New Administration](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xxxix-the-new-administration)

One of Cowperwood's agents working to suborn aldermen.

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