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Mr. Gideon Thompson

An early mentor and business partner of Barnum.

minor

Also known as Mr. Thompson, Thompson, friend Thompson

First appearance: iii in business for myself

Mr. Gideon Thompson shows up with force in Other Enterprises. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Farmer friend who called at Iranistan during the elephant excitement and asked Barnum to accompany him to the field.
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In Other Enterprises: Farmer friend who called at Iranistan during the elephant excitement and asked Barnum to accompany him to the field. Later, in More About the Museum: Bridgeport citizen who mistakes Commodore Nutt…

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See Mr. Gideon Thompson in iii in business for myself

Character Web

13 connections

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RDRev. Dr. E. H.…MDMr. DeyGTGeneral Tom Th…CNCommodore NuttUPUncle PhileMGMr. Gideon Thompson

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse associates and performers
  • Barnum's inner circle
  • Notable acquaintances and editors
  • Employees and family members

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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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See Mr. Gideon Thompson in iii in business for myself