Ukridge Stories · Character
Joe the Lawyer
The long-suffering solicitor friend whose legal brain and apparently bottomless pockets Ukridge treats as a public utility whenever a scheme needs propping up.
supporting
Also known as Joe, Bighearted old Joe, this bloke Joe, The bloke Joe
First appearance: ukridge stories
As a supporting figure in Ukridge Stories, Joe the Lawyer is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The bookmaker who sells Ukridge a half-share in a dog and later buys it back.
Joe the Lawyer first appears in 0001 ukridge stories.
With Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge (professional): Joe the Lawyer is a legal professional who deals with the consequences of Ukridge's financial and legal troubles. With Corky (professional): Corky and Joe the Lawyer interact in the context of legal matters arising from Ukridge's schemes. With Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge (professional): Joe the Lawyer is a legal professional who deals with the consequences of Ukridge's financial and legal troubles.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Core Scheme Participants
- Protagonist
- Minor Acquaintances
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Ukridge’s sudden, uncharacteristic sentimentality and his confession that he might have been a wealthy, respec…
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- Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
professional · negative
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- Corky
professional · negative
- Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
professional · negative
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- Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge
professional · negative
Joe the Lawyer is a legal professional who deals with the consequences of Ukridge's… How this plays out →
- Corky
professional · negative
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