Joe McKennedy's Friendship

Rage

The steadfast friendship between Charlie Decker and Joe McKennedy.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Loyal Friend The Loyal Friend from "Rage". The Mojo The First Meeting Joe McKennedy is Charlie's only real friend. He is popular and easygoing, and he accepts Charlie's quirks.

The Loyal Friend from "Rage". The Mojo The First Meeting Joe McKennedy is Charlie's only real friend. He is popular and easygoing, and he accepts Charlie's quirks.

The Mojo The First Meeting Joe McKennedy is Charlie's only real friend. He is popular and easygoing, and he accepts Charlie's quirks. Charlie considers him his "mojo." The Shared Moments Joe and Charlie share many experiences: the fight with Dicky Cable, the party at Schoodic Point, and the car ride where Charlie vomits. Joe always sticks by him. The Support Joe defends Charlie when others mock him. He is the only one who talks to Charlie after the assault on Mr. Carlson. Their friendship is a lifeline for Charlie.

The Letter from Boston The Letter from Boston from "Rage". The Continued Connection The News Joe writes to Charlie from Boston University.

The Continued Connection The News Joe writes to Charlie from Boston University. He updates Charlie on their classmates: Sandra is not in college, Pig Pen and Dick Keene have done something censored, Carol Granger's speech was published, Irma Bates is dating a hippie, and Grace Stanner is getting married. The Encouragement Joe tells Charlie that people haven't forgotten him and are pulling for him. He promises to be the first in line to visit. The Emotional Impact Charlie receives the letter but does not respond. The letter is a reminder of the outside world and the friendships he still has.

Throughout high school

December 5, 1976, after Charlie's commitment