In "The Westing Game," Jake Wexler is portrayed as an intelligent and observant character. He is also shown to be resourceful and caring, especially towards his daughter, Turtle. Throughout the book, Jake's determination and loyalty shine through as he works with his family to solve the Westing game mystery.
Jake Wexler, Turtle's father.
Jake Wexler is a character in the novel "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin. He is a bookie who is one of the heirs competing in Samuel W. Westing's mysterious game to determine his heir and solve his murder. Jake is known for his gambling habit and his somewhat secretive nature.
Jake Wexler becomes the bookie in The Westing Game because his wife, Grace Wexler, has a gambling addiction. Jake becomes involved in bookmaking as a way to support their gambling habits and to try to win more money.
Dr. Jake Wexler
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Turtle is the daughter of Jake and Grace Wexler.
Jake Wexler is a podiatrist and a bookie. He is a caring father and loving husband, and the only tenant in Sunset Towers to make any attempt to communicate with Madame Hoo other than her own family. He and Madame Hoo are by far the least active team in the game. Jake Wexler seems to try to keep his family together, worrying about Angela's insecurities and his wife's anxieties. At the end of the book, Jake becomes chairman of the State Gambling Commission, then the state crime commissioner. (Wikipedia)
Dr. Jake Wexler enjoys playing chess and reading mystery novels in his free time. He also likes to spend time with his family and solve puzzles.
Jolly, jovial, joyful and just are good character traits.
Jake Wexler and Madame Hoo did not receive their money in "The Westing Game" because they were not the true heirs of Sam Westing. Instead, the true heir was revealed to be Turtle Wexler, who had solved the Westing mystery and carried out Sam Westing's final wishes.
The character of Angela Wexler was played by Diane Nadeau.