The Way We Live Now · Character
Joe Mixet
A radical politician and friend of John Crumb.
minor
Also known as Mixet, Mr. Mixet
First appearance: John Crumb
Joe Mixet shows up with force in John Crumb. The page is where that presence becomes real.
John Crumb's friend, who accompanies him to the farm and acts as a spokesman, trying to facilitate the marriage proposal.
Joe Mixet first appears in 0032 xxxiii john crumb.
In John Crumb: John Crumb's friend, who accompanies him to the farm and acts as a spokesman, trying to facilitate the marriage proposal.
Later, in John Crumb's Victory: Leads deputations to old Ruggles, gives a speech at the wedding feast comparing John and Ruby to Mars and Venus.
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- Lower-class and rural connections
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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