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From "Beauty and the Beast" by Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie
Eldest Sister
One of Beauty's two jealous and envious older sisters.
Core Belief
"Happiness is found in wealth, status, and outward beauty."
Worldview
The eldest sister views the world as a hierarchical society where success is determined by material possessions and social standing. She believes that she is entitled to a life of luxury and resents anyone who she perceives as having more than she does.
Personality
The eldest sister is vain, proud, and materialistic. She is consumed by envy of Beauty's virtue and happiness, leading her to plot against her. She is shallow and focused on outward appearances, valuing wealth and status above all else.
In Their Own Words
"Do but see the pride of that little wretch, (said they); she would not ask for fine clothes, as we did; but no, truly, Miss wanted to distinguish herself; so now she will be the death of our poor father, and yet she does not so much as shed a tear."
"In what is this little creature better than us, that she should be so much happier?"
"Sister, said the eldest, a thought just strikes my mind; let us endeavour to detain her above a week, and perhaps the silly monster will be so enraged at her for breaking her word, that he will devour her."
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