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Joe Giddy

A local character in Moonstone.

minor

Also known as Giddy, Mr. Giddy

First appearance: i

Joe Giddy shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Part of the freight crew; enjoys the lunch and comments on the dangers of railroading.
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Joe Giddy first appears in 0003 i.

In XVI: Part of the freight crew; enjoys the lunch and comments on the dangers of railroading.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Moonstone and Chicago network
  • Moonstone community figures
  • Chicago artistic mentors
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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