Anne of the Island · Character
Joe Mosey
An old Avonlea man known for his tall tales and eccentricities.
minor
Also known as old Joe Mosey, Joseph, Jo
First appearance: anne of the island
Joe Mosey's tie to Anne Shirley is one of the pressures that moves Anne of the Island—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Joe Mosey first appears in 0002 anne of the island.
With Anne Shirley (social): Joe Mosey is a local Avonlea boy, known for his awkwardness, who once asked Anne to a party and was gently refused. With Anne Shirley (social): Joe Mosey is a local Avonlea boy, known for his awkwardness, who once asked Anne to a party and was gently refused. With Anne Shirley (social): Joe Mosey is a local Avonlea boy, known for his awkwardness, who once asked Anne to a party and was gently refused.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Eccentric locals and pets
- Extended cast and background characters
- Protagonist
- Romantic interests and friends
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Anne Shirley
social · ambivalent
Joe Mosey is a local Avonlea boy, known for his awkwardness, who once asked Anne to a… How this plays out →
- Anne Shirley
social · ambivalent
Joe Mosey is a local Avonlea boy, known for his awkwardness, who once asked Anne to a… How this plays out →
- Anne Shirley
social · ambivalent
Joe Mosey is a local Avonlea boy, known for his awkwardness, who once asked Anne to a… How this plays out →
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