Fanny’s First Play · Character
Holy Joe
A religious figure who provides moral commentary.
minor
Also known as Joe, Jo
First appearance: fanny s first play
Holy Joe's tie to Margaret Knox is one of the pressures that moves Fanny’s First Play—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Margaret Knox (family): Holy Joe is Margaret's father, and their interactions reflect a traditional father-daughter relationship. With Bobby Brighton (social): Bobby and Holy Joe are acquaintances, likely through…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Gilbey Household and Associates
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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- Margaret Knox
family · positive
Holy Joe is Margaret's father, and their interactions reflect a traditional… How this plays out →
- Bobby Brighton
social · positive
- Bobby Brighton
social · positive
Relationship notes
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