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Daniel Deronda · Character
Joel Dagge
A young Jewish boy who assists Mordecai.
minor
Also known as Joel
First appearance: xxxv
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- Minor and background characters
- Central and supporting characters
- Gwendolen's social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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