Mr. Bumble

The pompous and self-important parish beadle.

Core Belief

"Social hierarchy is essential, and those in positions of authority are entitled to respect and obedience."

Worldview

Mr. Bumble views the world through the lens of his own self-importance. He believes that the poor are inherently lazy and undeserving of compassion, and that his role is to maintain order and control.

Personality

Mr. Bumble is arrogant, officious, and cruel. He is obsessed with his own authority and enjoys wielding power over the poor and vulnerable. He is also hypocritical and easily swayed by flattery or financial gain.

In Their Own Words

"“That’s just the very thing I wanted to speak to you about. You know—dear me, what a very elegant button this is, Mr. Bumble! I never noticed it before.”"

"“Juries,” said Mr. Bumble, grasping his cane tightly, as was his wont when working into a passion: “juries is ineddicated, vulgar, grovelling wretches.”"