The Titan · Character
Rita Sohlberg
An exquisite, socially polished woman and Aileen's friend, she becomes Cowperwood's lover and the target of Aileen's most violent fury.
supporting
Also known as Sohlberg, Rita
First appearance: XV: A New Affection
As a supporting figure in The Titan, Rita Sohlberg is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Introduced as a charming, semi-phlegmatic woman married to Harold Sohlberg; her marriage is already strained.
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Rita Sohlberg moves through Chicago's receptions in pale blue and lavender, married to Harold and friendly with Aileen—while keeping trysts with Cowperwood under an assumed name on the North Side. When Aileen corners…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Artistic and Social Connections
- Extended Social and Business Network
- Cowperwood's Inner Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this passage, the narrative reaches its emotional and psychological peak by elevating Frank Cowperwood to t…
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- Aileen Cowperwood
rivalry · negative
Aileen views Rita as a romantic rival and social threat, resenting her affair with Frank. How this plays out →
- Aileen Cowperwood
rivalry · negative
Aileen views Rita as a romantic rival and social threat, resenting her affair with Frank. How this plays out →
- Aileen Cowperwood
rivalry · negative
Aileen views Rita as a romantic rival and social threat, resenting her affair with Frank. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Rita Sohlberg appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Undercurrents
- XV: A New Affection
- A Fateful Interlude
- An Overture to Conflict
- XVIII: The Clash
- XIX: “Hell Hath No Fury—”
- Man and Superman
- A Matter of Tunnels
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