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Croft
A business associate of Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Crofut
First appearance: xxv the jerome clock company entanglement
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- Other
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- Diverse associates and performers
- Barnum's inner circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Barnum’s redemption arc:…
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