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Portrait of Nurse Lootie

Nurse Lootie

Princess Irene's somewhat skeptical and protective nurse.

From "The Princess and the Goblin" by MacDonald, George

Core Belief

"Safety and security are the most important things, and one should always adhere to social conventions and avoid unnecessary risks."

Worldview

Lootie sees the world as a dangerous place and is constantly worried about protecting the princess from harm. She is skeptical of anything that she cannot understand or control and prefers to stick to the familiar and the predictable.

Personality

Lootie is a loyal but often fearful and unimaginative caregiver. She cares deeply for Princess Irene but struggles to believe in the supernatural and often dismisses Irene's experiences as dreams or fantasies. She is prone to anxiety and overly concerned with social propriety.

In Their Own Words

"'Why, where can you have been, princess?' asked the nurse, taking her in her arms. 'It's very unkind of you to hide away so long. I began to be afraid--'"
"'What nonsense you are talking, princess!' said the nurse."
"'Did you expect me to believe you, princess?' asked the nurse coldly."

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