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From "The Princess and the Goblin" by MacDonald, George
Curdie Peterson
A brave and resourceful young miner who protects the princess from goblins.
Core Belief
"Courage, honesty, and hard work are the most important virtues, and one should always stand up for what is right, regardless of the odds."
Worldview
Curdie sees the world as a dangerous place where one must be brave and resourceful to survive. He has a strong sense of justice and is willing to fight against oppression and injustice, even when it means facing powerful enemies.
Personality
Curdie is courageous, loyal, and practical. He is initially skeptical of the supernatural but willing to face danger head-on. He is also kind-hearted and deeply devoted to his family.
In Their Own Words
"'If you're not afraid of them, they're afraid of you. I'm not afraid of them. That's all. But it's all that's wanted--up here, that is. It's a different thing down there.'"
"'My name's Curdie, little princess.'"
"'Well, Irene,' said Curdie, with a glance at the nurse which showed he enjoyed teasing her; 'it is very kind of you to let me call you anything. I like your name very much.'"
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