# What Individual vs. Society means in The Titan

> The book pits Cowperwood's titanic individualism against the masses and their advocates, exploring the tension between the 'strong' who reshape the world and the 'weak' who resist, with the author questioning whether society can ever balance the needs of the many against the a…

## Explanation

The book pits Cowperwood's titanic individualism against the masses and their advocates, exploring the tension between the 'strong' who reshape the world and the 'weak' who resist, with the author questioning whether society can ever balance the needs of the many against the ambitions of the few.

Cowperwood feels ostracized by Philadelphia society and decides to forge his own path in the West, alone and unaided.

Cowperwood's hidden prison record and plans to defy social conventions (divorce and remarriage) highlight his conflict with societal norms as he seeks personal freedom.

Cowperwood's rejection of social expectations and his determination to dictate terms to society highlight his individualistic, anarchistic nature.

Aileen's social failure and fear of losing Cowperwood highlight the tension between personal desires and societal expectations of marriage and status.

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