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Alice Adams · Character

Joe Lamb

A younger member of the Lamb family.

minor

Also known as Young Joe Lamb, Joe, Lamb

First appearance: ii

Joe Lamb's tie to Alice Adams is one of the pressures that moves Alice Adams—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Alice Adams (friendship): Joe Lamb is a kind and loyal friend to Alice, offering her genuine support without romantic expectations. With Alice Adams (friendship): Joe Lamb is a kind and loyal friend to Alice,…

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13 connections

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MAMrs. AdamsAAAlice AdamsWAWalter AdamsMCMr. CampbellVAVirgil AdamsJLJoe Lamb

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Alice's Social Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Town's Peripheral Figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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