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Joe

A servant or worker in the Gale household.

minor

Also known as Joe

First appearance: x

Joe shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Joe Bolini, a former student on death row for murder, whose impending execution weighs heavily on Deborah.
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In Chapter IX: Mentioned as Joe Bolini, a former student on death row for murder, whose impending execution weighs heavily on…

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EGEdith GaleRGRoger GaleDGDeborah GaleJOJoe

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Community & Servants
  • Gale Family Core
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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