Mrs. Joe is a character from the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. She is the sister of the protagonist, Pip, and is married to Joe Gargery, a blacksmith. Mrs. Joe is known for her strict and often harsh demeanor, which she displays towards Pip and Joe. She takes on the role of a caregiver but often does so with a sense of resentment. Despite her tough exterior, Mrs. Joe's character reflects the struggles of women in her time. She is burdened by her responsibilities and often expresses her frustrations. Her treatment of Pip and Joe highlights the themes of social class and family dynamics in the story.