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From "Emily of New Moon" by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
James 'Jimmy' Murray
A kind and somewhat simple cousin who lives at New Moon.
Core Belief
"Cousin Jimmy believes in the importance of kindness, creativity, and living in harmony with nature. He finds beauty in the simple things of life and values human connection above material possessions."
Worldview
Cousin Jimmy sees the world through a lens of wonder and imagination. He finds beauty and meaning in the everyday and embraces the eccentricities of life.
Personality
Cousin Jimmy is a gentle, kind-hearted, and somewhat eccentric man. He is a poet at heart, though he rarely writes down his verses. He is a loyal friend to Emily and offers her support and understanding.
In Their Own Words
"“Hello, pussy!”"
"“That’s right, puss. Stand up to them--take your own part.”"
"“Your Aunt Laura is a great hand at making an apple turnover, pussy.”"
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