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Pollyanna Grows Up · Character

Joe

A grumpy man in Murphy's Alley who knows Jerry.

minor

Also known as Cross Joe

First appearance: x in murphy s alley

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APAunt PollyPWPollyanna Whit…OMOld Mrs. TibbitsNMNellie MahoneyJOJoe

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Beldingsville Locals
  • Beldingsville Household
  • Protagonist
  • Boston Tenement Friends

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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