This is a character sketch on Joe Gargery from the book Great expectations, writen by Charles Dickens

Joe Gargery isn't the smartest man, but he is honest, well manered, and an all around good guy. He lives a simple life in England. He lives with his wife and step son in a small house in the country. They have their differences, but Joe is the "happy medium" of the three. Joe plays a very important role in Pip's (his step son) life. In the beginning Joe acts as the "good" parent to …

…When he leaves, he only left a note explaining that Joe has paid off all his debts while he was ill, and that he doesn't need to be paid back. Joe is a gracious, and well manered man. He knows how to handle even the most difficult of people, like his wife Mrs. Joe. He can act like a father or a friend. Because of these characteristics, in my opinion, Joe is a good man.