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NG Joe is one of the narrator’s colleagues. The narrator visits him at his apartment, where he finds NG Joe curled up in the fetal position and injecting drugs into his own spine. NG Joe has a condition known as Bang-Utot, which is characterized by a deathly fear of one’s own sexual organs. Narcotics are the only thing that offers relief from the psychological torture associated with Bang-Utot.
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NG Joe Character Timeline in Naked Lunch
The timeline below shows where the character NG Joe appears in Naked Lunch. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
8. Lazarus Go Home
Lee takes some drugs and heads out to visit his coworker NG Joe . NG Joe is also an addict. He became addicted to drugs after suffering a...
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