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Portrait of Goethe's Grandmother

Goethe's Grandmother

Goethe's paternal grandmother is a gentle and kind figure who provides comfort and entertainment to the children.

From "The Autobiography of Goethe: Truth and Poetry: From My Own Life" by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

Core Belief

"The importance of kindness, gentleness, and providing comfort and joy to others."

Worldview

A peaceful and nurturing worldview, focused on creating a loving and supportive environment.

Personality

Mild, gentle, and kind. She enjoys engaging the children with various trifles and providing them with treats.

In Their Own Words

"She contrived to engage us with various trifles, and to regale us with all sorts of nice morsels."
"she crowned all her kind deeds, by having a puppet-show exhibited before us, and thus unfolding a new world in the old house."

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