What is the importance of Titus' closet in the novel, All the Sinners Bleed?

Titus Crown’s closet acts as a physical manifestation of his need for order, structure, and control. In a notable early scene, Titus describes his closet and notes that “everyday clothes were color-coordinated and hung in alphabetical order. Blacks first, then blues, then reds, then so on. Darlene had once commented that he was the most organized man she’d ever met” (7). As the novel progresses, Cosby suggests that this level of organization is indicative of Titus’ overall worldview. Titus feels as if he must exert order and control over every aspect of his life; this tendency likely arose from the emotional chaos that followed his mother’s death. Titus’ carefully organized closet helps to emphasize his need for control and order in an uncontrollable, messy world.