# Joe Pentland — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> Joe Pentland in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pentland, Joseph, Signor Pentland

**First appearance:** 0008-vi-my-first-travelling-company

## Who they are

A performer in Barnum's early traveling company.

## Relationships

### [Signor Vivalla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/signor_vivalla)

_professional_

Joe Pentland and Signor Vivalla are fellow performers in Barnum's variety shows, often sharing the stage.

### [Signor Vivalla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/signor_vivalla)

_professional_

Joe Pentland and Signor Vivalla are fellow performers in Barnum's variety shows, often sharing the stage.

## In the story

### [My Start as a Showman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/v-my-start-as-a-showman)

Witty and original clown in Turner's circus company.

### [My First Travelling Company](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/vi-my-first-travelling-company)

Performer; grumbles about the 'Lady Hayes' situation; later re-engaged by Barnum in Ohio.

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