Sir John Oglethorpe
A wealthy English gentleman, a close friend of the Marchesa, and a gourmand.
Core Belief
"Sir John believes in the pursuit of culinary perfection and the importance of enjoying life's pleasures. He is also a firm believer in the power of friendship."
Worldview
Sir John views the world through the lens of a connoisseur, appreciating beauty and excellence in all its forms. He is somewhat cynical about the state of English cuisine and yearns for a higher standard of culinary artistry.
Personality
Sir John is a witty and sophisticated man, possessing a deep appreciation for fine food and conversation. He is prone to dramatic pronouncements and has a somewhat melancholic air stemming from his culinary disappointments.
In Their Own Words
"“My Dear Marchesa, words, whether written or spoken, are powerless to express my present state of mind. In the first place, our dinner on Thursday is impossible, and in the second, I have lost Narcisse and forever."
"“Might not that lead to a confusion between rewards and punishments?”"
"“If this scheme really comes off, I would suggest that the Marchesa should always be provided with a plate of her own up her sleeve--if I may use such an expression--so that any void in the menu, caused by failure on the part of the under-skilled or over-ambitious amateur, may be filled by what will certainly be a chef-d'oeuvre.”"
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