The Humbugs of the World · Character
The Davenports
Spiritualist mediums who performed fake spirit manifestations.
minor
First appearance: x
The Davenports's tie to Mr. Addison is one of the pressures that moves The Humbugs of the World—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Spiritualist mediums whose tricks were exposed by Mr.
The Davenports first appears in 0015 x.
With Mr. Addison (professional): Mr. Addison likely manages or collaborates with The Davenports in a theatrical or performance context. With Mr. Addison (professional): Mr. Addison likely manages or collaborates with The Davenports in a theatrical or performance context.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Spiritualist Mediums and Quacks
- Miscellaneous Humbugs and Dupes
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mr. Addison
professional · positive
- Mr. Addison
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See The Davenports in xIn the story
The Davenports appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Part II: The Spiritualists
- IX
- Banner of Light — Messages from the dead — Spiritual civilities — Spirit "hollering" — Hans von Vleet, the female Dutchman — Mrs. Conant's "circles" — Paine's table-tipping humbug exposed.
- Spiritualist Humbugs Waking Up
- Haunted Houses, Ghosts, and Superstitions
Chapter companion notes
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