The character of Jo the crossing-sweeper in 'Bleak House' is a poignant representation of:
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Correct answer: The complete neglect of the poor by Victorian society and the church
Jo's death, marked by his inability to even recite a prayer, serves as a sharp indictment of a society that exports missionaries abroad while ignoring the spiritual and physical needs of its own children.
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