The Humbugs of the World · Character
Dexter
A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Dexter
First appearance: iv
Dexter shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Devised a hat-dancing exhibition using hidden wires to attract customers to his saloon.
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See Dexter in ivNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter serves as the dramatic climax because it shifts from exposing specific humbugs to delivering a un…
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