The Story of My Life · Character

Joseph Jefferson

Famous actor who performed for Helen and became a friend.

minor

Also known as Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Joe

First appearance: vii

Joseph Jefferson shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Helen counts him among her friends and recalls seeing him act 'Rip Van Winkle' while at school in New York.

Joseph Jefferson first appears in 0010 vii.

In XXII: Helen counts him among her friends and recalls seeing him act 'Rip Van Winkle' while at school in New York.

Later, in Personality: Explained phrenology bumps to Helen, leading to her quip about fighting difficulties.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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