Questions and Answers
Who is Signor Jupe, as mentioned in the text?
Sissy's father
What is Mr. E.W.B. Childers known for in the circus troupe?
Daring vaulting act as a wild huntsman
Where did Sissy go in search of her father?
Booth
Who assists Mr. E.W.B. Childers at his performances in the circus?
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What do the eight or nine little children do in the circus?
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Why did Signor Jupe abandon his daughter according to Mr. E.W.B. Childers?
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Who owns the circus as mentioned in the text?
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'With their two or three husbands, and their two or three mothers' - What does this phrase imply about the circus performers?
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Study Notes
Characters and Their Roles
- Signor Jupe is a member of the circus troupe and is Sissy's father.
- Mr. E.W.B. Childers is a renowned mesmerist in the circus troupe.
Sissy's Search
- Sissy goes to the circus in search of her father, Signor Jupe.
Performances and Assistants
- Mr. E.W.B. Childers performs with the assistance of his aides.
- The eight or nine little children in the circus participate in Mr. E.W.B. Childers' performances.
Signor Jupe's Abandonment
- According to Mr. E.W.B. Childers, Signor Jupe abandoned his daughter, Sissy, in a state of intoxication.
Circus Ownership
- The circus is owned by Mr. Sleary.
Circus Performers' Lifestyle
- The phrase 'with their two or three husbands, and their two or three mothers' implies that the circus performers, particularly the women, often have complex and unconventional family lives.
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Description
Follow along as Sissy and two gentlemen search for her father, Signor Jupe, who is not at his lodgings in the public-house Pegasus's Arms. Discover the events that unfold as they try to locate him.
