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Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Dr. Valentine
A doctor who treated Barnum or his family.
minor
First appearance: ii incidents and anecdotes
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse associates and performers
- Authors and business partners
- Barnum's inner circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Barnum’s redemption arc:…
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