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Overview

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Home of the American Circus Summary and Study Guide

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Background

Home of the American Circus Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1: “Winter”

Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 13

Home of the American Circus Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 13 Summary & Analysis

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Part 1, Chapters 14-29

Home of the American Circus Part 1, Chapters 14-29 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2: “Spring”

Part 2 Home of the American Circus Part 2 Summary & Analysis

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Part 3: “Summer” - Part 4: “Fall”

Parts 3-4

Home of the American Circus Parts 3-4 Summary & Analysis

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Part 5: “Winter, Again” - Part 6: “Spring, Finally”

Part 5-Epilogue

Home of the American Circus Part 5-Epilogue Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Home of the American Circus Character Analysis

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Themes

Home of the American Circus Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Home of the American Circus Symbols & Motifs

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