# Joseph Jefferson — The Story of My Life character guide

> Joseph Jefferson in The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Joe

**First appearance:** 0010-vii

## Who they are

Famous actor who performed for Helen and became a friend.

## In the story

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/xxii)

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

### [Personality](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/ii-personality)

Explained phrenology bumps to Helen, leading to her quip about fighting difficulties.

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