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1. Describe the character of Joe in Millennium Approaches. What are Joe's religious beliefs?

Joe Pitt is a conservative Mormon lawyer who serves in a relatively low-paying position as clerk to a judge. Joe is gay, but he cannot come to terms with his homosexuality. He believes that homosexuality is a sin, and he tries to overcome his tendencies to be a good Mormon and husband.

2. Describe the relationship that Louis has with Judaism as shown in Act 1. How does the rabbi know Louis' grandmother?

Although Louis is separated from his roots, he is also affected by his Jewish heritage. Louis carries with him guilt and a need to intellectually examine every question, often at the cost of his emotional life. The rabbi who delivers the funeral address doesn't know Sarah, Louis's grandmother, but Louis doesn't know her either.

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