Dame Brinker
A strong and resilient peasant woman who works tirelessly to provide for her family and care for her ailing husband.
Core Belief
"Family, faith, and hard work are the cornerstones of a virtuous life. She believes in facing adversity with strength and perseverance and in upholding traditional values."
Worldview
Dame Brinker sees the world as a challenging but ultimately just place. She believes in the importance of community and in maintaining a strong connection to one's roots.
Personality
Dame Brinker is practical, hardworking, and deeply devoted to her family. She is fiercely protective of her children and maintains a strong moral compass. Despite facing hardship and loss, she remains hopeful and steadfast in her faith.
In Their Own Words
"Ah! children, he was so good and steady, and as wise as a lawyer. Even the burgomaster would stop to ask him a question, and now, alack! he doesn’t know his wife and little ones."
"Ah! Hans, if our stolen money would but come back on this bright Saint Nicholas’s Eve, how glad we would be! Only last night I prayed to the good saint--"
"Hans, thou’rt a true, brave lad. We will never part company with the watch. In his dying hour the dear father might wake and ask for it."
Discussions with Dame Brinker
Other Characters from Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates
Hans Brinker
A hardworking and determined fifteen-year-old boy who prioritizes his family's well-being and education.
Gretel Brinker
A spirited and loving twelve-year-old girl who dreams of winning the silver skates and easing her family's burdens.
Peter van Holp
A kind and generous seventeen-year-old boy from a wealthy family, who is respected by his peers and a leader in his community.
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