# Lillian Cowperwood — The Titan character guide

> Lillian Cowperwood in The Titan by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-new-city

## Who they are

Frank's first wife, mother of his children, from whom he is divorced.

## Relationships

### [Aileen Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/characters/aileen_cowperwood)

_family_

Lillian is Frank's first wife, and Aileen feels a mix of guilt and rivalry toward her as the woman Frank left.

### [Aileen Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/characters/aileen_cowperwood)

_family_

Lillian is Frank's first wife, and Aileen feels a mix of guilt and rivalry toward her as the woman Frank left.

### [Aileen Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/characters/aileen_cowperwood)

_family_

Lillian is Frank's first wife, and Aileen feels a mix of guilt and rivalry toward her as the woman Frank left.

## In the story

### [A Reconnoiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/ii-a-reconnoiter)

Cowperwood's current wife, whom he plans to divorce; mentioned in the context of his personal schemes.

### [Concerning a Wife and Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/v-concerning-a-wife-and-family)

Reluctantly agrees to divorce after Steger's persuasion; receives $200,000 settlement and provisions for children.

### [XVIII: The Clash](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_titan_se/chapters/xviii-the-clash)

Cowperwood's first wife; Aileen fears being treated like her.

## Links

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