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From "Mary Wollstonecraft" by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins
Gilbert Imlay
Mary's lover and the father of her child, a charming but ultimately unreliable American businessman.
Core Belief
"Individual success and personal freedom are the most important goals in life, and emotional attachments should not be allowed to interfere with one's ambitions."
Worldview
The world is a place of opportunity and adventure, and individuals should seize every chance to advance their own interests.
Personality
Charming, adventurous, and ambitious, Imlay is a charismatic figure who captivates Mary with his intelligence and worldly experience. However, he is also prone to self-interest and lacks the emotional depth to sustain a long-term relationship.
In Their Own Words
"You will want to be told over and over again that our little Hercules is quite recovered."
"I had not been long enough in your company to be tired and disgusted of it."
"I am not in a situation to support a family."
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