Hard Times · Character
Signor Jupe
Sissy's father, a clown who abandons the circus.
minor
Also known as Signor Jupe
First appearance: vi sleary s horsemanship
Signor Jupe shows up with force in A Loophole. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a performer at Sleary's, set to exhibit his trained dog Merrylegs and perform feats of strength.
Signor Jupe first appears in 0006 vi sleary s horsemanship.
In A Loophole: Mentioned as a performer at Sleary's, set to exhibit his trained dog Merrylegs and perform feats of strength.
Later, in XIII: Rachael: Mentioned in Stephen's nightmare as part of the circus troupe that abhors him.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Signor Jupe in vi sleary s horsemanship