Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Wilson
A business partner or associate of Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Wilson, Mr. James Wilson
First appearance: iii in business for myself
Wilson shows up with force in An Enterprising Englishman. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An English mill-hand turned successful manufacturer who credits Barnum's autobiography for his success; names his engines 'Barnum' and 'Charity'; acts as Barnum's agent in Paris…
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse associates and performers
- 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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See Wilson in iii in business for myself