Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Old Bob
A horse or pet mentioned by Barnum.
minor
Also known as Old " Bob, old Bob, Poor old " Bob, poor old Bob
First appearance: ii incidents and anecdotes
Old Bob shows up with force in XLV: A Story-Chapter. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The aged racehorse that dies during Nelson Beers' ride.
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- Employees and family members
- Barnum's inner circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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