J.J Ford is a judge. She is an heir of Mr. Westing, but didn't know it until his death! J.J Ford is an everything-I-do-has-to-be-easy type of person. She walked away when the game part of the will was spoken because it seemed like it was a hard thing! She played a role in the game, but didn't quite win (although she got to keep the $10,000 given at the beginning of the game!). Josie-Jo Ford, who is "the first black, the first woman, to have been elected to a judgeship in the state" because she is "the biggest tipper in Sunset Towers." Judge Ford is single, and always prepared to defend her achievements, perhaps out of guilt that Sam Westing had financed her education in order to have a valuable ally to protect his sometimes shady business practices - although Judge Ford's honesty would never permit her to serve in such a capacity.
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In The Westing Game, JJ Ford gives Sandy McSouthers a new identity and a fresh start by helping him hide from his criminal past. JJ Ford assists Sandy in creating a new life for himself, showing compassion and kindness in the process.
In "The Westing Game," Josie-Jo Ford is the daughter of Berthe Erica Crow (Turtle) and Jake Wexler. Sam Westing is the deceased landlord who sets up the mysterious game in the book, but he is not directly related to Josie-Jo Ford.
JJ Ford is a tenant in one of Mr. Westing's apartments and also plays a key role in the Westing Game mystery as one of the heirs. She was also a legal partner of Mr. Westing and part of the legal team that helped him set up the intricate game.
Sam Westing himself doesn't have a partner, he is the creator of the game. When he pretends to be Sandy, his partner is JJ Ford.
JJ Ford may not be grateful to Sam Westing because she may feel that the Westing game was manipulative and that he used them as pawns. Additionally, she may have had a strained relationship with Sam Westing due to underlying personal issues or disputes.
J.J. Ford is a mysterious and wealthy businesswoman in "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin. She is a tenant in Sunset Towers and is known for her love of smoking expensive cigars. J.J. Ford plays a crucial role in unraveling the mystery of Samuel W. Westing's death.
In "The Westing Game," J.J. Ford is Sam Westing's ex-wife. They were married for a brief time before their divorce. Initially, J.J. Ford is presented as one of the heirs in Westing's will, adding to the mystery of the story.
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In "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin, Sam Westing fears his partner, Sandy McSouthers, who he believes cheated him. He also fears his niece, Angela Wexler, because he suspects she might be after his inheritance.