# Uncle Joe — Jude the Obscure character guide

> Uncle Joe in Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joseph, Joe

**First appearance:** 0001-jude-the-obscure

## Who they are

Jude's uncle who lives in Australia and sends news.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/iv)

A workman in the stonemason's yard who comments on a young girl entering.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/vii)

A Gothic mason and tavern regular who challenges Jude to prove his scholarship by reciting the Creed in Latin.

### [At Christminster Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/i)

Another mason who knew Jude, comments on Jude's increased family.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/vii)

Uncle Joe is among the guests at the party and speculates about the wedding's outcome, noting Jude's hesitation.

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