Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Uncle Phile
A relative of Barnum.
minor
First appearance: i early life
Uncle Phile shows up with force in XLV: A Story-Chapter. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Barnum's father, who orchestrates the trick on Nelson Beers with the horse.
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- Other
Character groups
- Employees and family members
- Barnum's inner circle
- Authors and business partners
- Diverse associates and performers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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