The Humbugs of the World · Character
Pease
A showman who exhibited a fake mermaid with Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Pease
First appearance: iv
Pease shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Pease first appears in 0008 iv.
In VII: Mr. Pease invented a novel advertising method for his Hoarhound Candy, disguising ads as news articles to capture readers' attention, and eventually became wealthy.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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This chapter serves as the dramatic climax because it shifts from exposing specific humbugs to delivering a un…
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