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From "Through the Looking-Glass" by Carroll, Lewis
White Knight
A gentle and eccentric knight who is a poor rider and invents useless things.
Core Belief
"Ingenuity and kindness are the greatest virtues."
Worldview
The White Knight sees the world as a place full of possibilities for invention and improvement. He is constantly striving to create new and better ways of doing things, even if his inventions are ultimately impractical. He approaches life with a childlike wonder and a desire to help others.
Personality
Kind, gentle, and impractical, the White Knight is a well-meaning but clumsy inventor and rider. He is easily distracted and often falls off his horse, but he remains optimistic and eager to help Alice. He has a whimsical and imaginative nature.
In Their Own Words
"“It’s my own invention—to keep clothes and sandwiches in. You see I carry it upside-down, so that the rain can’t get in.”"
"“The great art of riding, as I was saying, is—to keep your balance properly. Like this, you know—”"
"“I’m a great hand at inventing things. Now, I daresay you noticed, that last time you picked me up, that I was looking rather thoughtful?”"
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