Bartleby Farnum
Bartleby Farnum is a human who earns his bread as a travelling merchant and showman in the Monster High universe.
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Quick Facts
Full Name
Bartleby Farnum
Monster Type
Human
Role
Travelling merchant and showman
First Appearance
Escape from Skull Shores
Locations
Skull Shores, Great Scarrier Reef
Overview
Bartleby Farnum is a human travelling merchant and showman who appears as an antagonist in Monster High media.
Bartleby Farnum is a human who earns his bread as a travelling merchant and showman, whichever profession gets the most out of the situation.
He features prominently in Escape from Skull Shores, where he attempts to capture the Beast of Skull Shores using Frankie Stein as bait.
Portrayers
Voice actors for Bartleby Farnum in different languages.
In English, he is voiced by Keith Silverstein.
In Spanish, he's voiced by José Luis Orozco.
Character
Description of Bartleby Farnum's personality and appearance.
Bartleby Farnum is a part-time charismatic man who can entertain crowds and guide the masses.
He is an aggressive man who prides himself on his intellect and perceived superiority as a normal human.
Bartleby Farnum is a skinny man dressed in carny clothes.
He's got two golden teeth and a special cane from which he can summon a large variety of tools.
Relationships
Bartleby Farnum's relationships, particularly with his assistant Kipling.
Bartleby's role as Kipling's master appears interlaced with that of caretaker, albeit an abusive one.
Notes & Trivia
Trivia about Bartleby Farnum's name origin.
- Bartleby Farnum's name has been inspired by Phineas Taylor Barnum, an American showman, businessman, scam artist, and entertainer from the nineteenth century.
Media Appearances
Appearances of Bartleby Farnum in Monster High media.
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FAQ
Who is Bartleby Farnum?
Bartleby Farnum is a human travelling merchant and showman.
Who voices Bartleby Farnum in English?
He is voiced by Keith Silverstein.
What is Bartleby Farnum's relationship with Kipling?
Kipling is his assistant, with Bartleby acting as an abusive caretaker.
Where does Bartleby Farnum take the monsters?
What is Bartleby Farnum's personality like?
He is charismatic but aggressive, priding himself on superiority as a human.
What does Bartleby Farnum use Frankie Stein for?
What tools does Bartleby Farnum have?
He has a special cane with tools like a dog whistle and mirror.
What inspires Bartleby Farnum's name?
His name is inspired by Phineas Taylor Barnum.
References
About Bartleby Farnum
Bartleby Farnum is a Monster High character featured in Generation 1. This profile covers monster heritage, role in the story, and how they connect to other characters in the Monster High universe.
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