McTeague · Character
Joe Frenna
A saloonkeeper and acquaintance of McTeague and Marcus.
minor
Also known as Frenna, Joe
First appearance: iv
Joe Frenna shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Owner of the corner grocery where McTeague and Marcus drink beer and discuss politics.
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Character groups
- Polk Street community
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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