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From "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Carroll, Lewis
Mock Turtle
A melancholy creature made into soup.
Core Belief
"The past was a golden age, and the present is a source of endless sorrow."
Worldview
The Mock Turtle sees the world through a lens of loss and regret, forever lamenting the changes that have transformed him into a parody of his former self.
Personality
The Mock Turtle is perpetually sad and nostalgic for his past as a real turtle. He is prone to sighing and weeping, and his stories are often filled with exaggerated sentimentality.
In Their Own Words
"“Once,” said the Mock Turtle at last, with a deep sigh, “I was a real Turtle.”"
"“We called him Tortoise because he taught us.”"
"“I couldn’t afford to learn it.” said the Mock Turtle with a sigh. “I only took the regular course.”"
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