His misfortunes include the destruction of his house at Back Bay and the disintegration of his daughter Irene's plans for marriage.  However, unlike his business partner, he maintains his moral integrity, and his family's attitude towards wealth contrasts with that of the Coreys, one of whom marries his daughter Penelope.  
His misfortunes include the destruction of his house at Back Bay and the disintegration of his daughter Irene's plans for marriage.  However, unlike his business partner, he maintains his moral integrity, and his family's attitude towards wealth contrasts with that of the Coreys, one of whom marries his daughter Penelope.  FTP, name this character whose "rise" is chronicled in the best-known novel of William Dean Howells.
His misfortunes include the destruction of his house at Back Bay and the disintegration of his daughter Irene's plans for marriage.  
Silas Lapham (accept Rise of Silas Lapham after glaring at player)