Final Jeopardy 7/17/24 (Literary Characters) & Who Won Wednesday July 17 2024

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Dressed in white in her first scene, this play character says her name means “white woods”

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Today’s Final Jeopardy 7/17/2024 (Literary Characters) – Wednesday, July 17 2024

In a 1980 National Book Award winner, we learn this title character gets his name from the rank of his late dad– Technical Sergeant

Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Wednesday, July 17 2024

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Garp

Final Jeopardy Explanation – Wednesday, July 17 2024

The title character in today’s Final Jeopardy is from the novel “The World According to Garp” by John Irving. This book, which won the National Book Award for Fiction in 1980, follows the life of T.S. Garp. Garp’s unusual name comes from his father, who was a Technical Sergeant. This distinctive name sets the tone for Garp’s unique and sometimes unconventional life story, which Irving explores with both humor and depth throughout the novel. The novel delves into themes of feminism, sexuality, and the unpredictability of life, all while following Garp’s journey as a writer and his complex family relationships.

Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Wednesday, July 17 2024

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Returning Champion	Contestant	Contestant
Jay Fisher Lisle, Illinois Government Relations Manager 1 Day Winnings of $1,799 Winning Score: $14,400 Round 2 Score: $19,700 Round 1 Score: $6,400	Nella Ballauer Amarillo, Texas Church Secretary Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $3,600 Round 1 Score: $0	Zach Eckstein New York, New York Law Clerk Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $1,800 Round 1 Score: $3,800