A Country Gentleman and His Family · Character
Joseph
An elderly servant, likely a butler or gardener.
minor
Also known as Old Joseph, Old Joseph
First appearance: i
Joseph shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Grumbles about the extra work but helps arrange the transport; suggests supper for the household.
Joseph first appears in 0000 i.
In VI: Grumbles about the extra work but helps arrange the transport; suggests supper for the household.
Later, in Chapter VII: Old servant who puts out the lamps; observes Theo with contemptuous shrug, maintaining his own quiet authority.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Peripheral Titled and Servant Figures
- Extended Community and Minor Characters
- Central Household and Social Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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