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The Mayor of Casterbridge · Character
Joseph
A minor character who works as a laborer in Casterbridge.
minor
Also known as Joe, dear Joe
First appearance: xvi
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- Other
Character groups
- Background Figures
- Major Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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