Short Fiction · Character

Joe Jelke

A young man from a wealthy family, known for his partying.

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Also known as Joe

First appearance: magnetism

Joe Jelke shows up with force in The Four Fists. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Second fist: punches Samuel for his condescending behavior toward a working-class man.

Joe Jelke first appears in 0200 magnetism.

In The Four Fists: Second fist: punches Samuel for his condescending behavior toward a working-class man.

Later, in The Jelly-Bean: A wealthy young man who is also interested in Nancy Lamar.

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The Four Fists
Second fist: punches Samuel for his condescending behavior toward a working-class man.
The Jelly-Bean
A wealthy young man who is also interested in Nancy Lamar.
A Mountain Battle
Referenced as Ham Tantrum, who helps cover the retreat.
A Short Trip Home
The narrator, a young man returning home from college, who becomes involved in the strange events surrounding Ellen and her mysterious companion.
I
A wealthy, prominent senior at New Haven who is madly in love with Ellen and is assaulted with brass knuckles after confronting her companion.
Chapter II
Joe Jelke is briefly mentioned as being in love with Ellen and accompanying her home, but she is indifferent to him.

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