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Tom Brown’s School Days · Character

Joe Willis

A schoolboy and friend of Tom, involved in various scrapes.

minor

Also known as Joe, Joseph

First appearance: part i iii sundry wars and alliances

See Joe Willis in part i iii sundry wars and alliancesBook page

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Background Characters
  • Rugby School Core Characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Joe Willis in part i iii sundry wars and alliances