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Portrait of Arabella Donn

Arabella Donn

Jude's first wife, a sensual and earthy woman.

From "Jude the Obscure" by Hardy, Thomas

Core Belief

"Material comfort and physical pleasure are the most important things in life, and one should do whatever is necessary to obtain them."

Worldview

She sees the world as a place of opportunity and competition, where one must be assertive and pragmatic to succeed.

Personality

Practical, resourceful, and driven by her physical desires. She is less concerned with intellectual pursuits and more focused on immediate gratification and social advancement.

In Their Own Words

"“I didn’t throw it, I tell you!”"
"“Oh, I don’t care what he is, or anything about ’n. Don’t you think it, my child!”"
"“Every woman has a right to do such as that. The risk is hers.”"

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