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Mrs. Stratton
Mother of General Tom Thumb.
minor
Also known as straightway Mrs. Stratton
First appearance: xi general tom thumb in england
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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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