Pitt Crawley
The elder son of Sir Pitt Crawley, a pious and proper gentleman obsessed with duty and social standing.
Core Belief
"Duty, social order, and religious piety are the foundations of a well-ordered life. One must always uphold the traditions and values of one's family and class."
Worldview
Pitt sees the world as a hierarchical structure where everyone has a specific role to play. He believes in upholding the established order and maintaining social boundaries.
Personality
Pitt is a man of rigid formality and unwavering adherence to social conventions. He is deeply concerned with his family's reputation and strives to maintain a respectable image. Though seemingly virtuous, he can be self-righteous and lacks warmth and genuine affection.
In Their Own Words
"“For whom is this, Miss Jemima?” said Miss Pinkerton, with awful coldness."
"“He's devilish like Miss Cutler that I used to meet at Dumdum, only fairer. She's married now to Lance, the Artillery Surgeon. Do you know, Ma'am, that once Quintin, of the 14th, bet me--”"
"“O Joseph, we know that story,” said Amelia, laughing. “Never mind about telling that; but persuade Mamma to write to Sir Something Crawley for leave of absence for poor dear Rebecca: here she comes, her eyes red with weeping.”"
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