# Joy — A Day at a Time character guide

> Joy in A Day at a Time by Archibald Alexander.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** thy, thou, thee

**First appearance:** 0020-xviii-the-equipment-of-joy

## Who they are

Personified virtue representing spiritual gladness and divine gift.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Jesus shares a warm, uplifting relationship with Joy, likely a follower or disciple.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Jesus shares a warm, uplifting relationship with Joy, likely a follower or disciple.

## In the story

### [VII: The "Washen Face" in War Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/chapters/vii-the-washen-face-in-war-time)

Joy is addressed in the prayer as the one who comes out from secret chambers with a shining face, embodying the 'washen face' ideal.

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