Archdeacon Grantley
The Archdeacon of Barchester, a powerful and influential clergyman.
Core Belief
"The Church of England is the cornerstone of English society, and its traditions must be upheld at all costs. Social hierarchy is divinely ordained, and those in positions of power have a duty to maintain order and stability."
Worldview
He sees the world as a battleground between tradition and innovation, where the forces of progress threaten to undermine the established order. He believes that the Church is under constant attack from radical elements and that it is his duty to defend it.
Personality
He is proud, ambitious, and deeply attached to the established order. He is a staunch defender of the Church and his own position within it, often displaying a domineering and somewhat arrogant demeanor. He is a man of strong convictions and unwavering loyalty to his friends and family.
In Their Own Words
"'I tell you, Proudie, you are wrong, utterly wrong.'"
"'The Church is being undermined by these newfangled ideas.'"
"'We must stand firm against the tide of innovation.'"
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Other Characters from Barchester Towers
Mrs. Proudie
The Bishop's wife, a domineering and ambitious woman.
Mr. Slope
The Bishop's chaplain, an ambitious and manipulative clergyman.
Eleanor Bold
A young widow and heiress, admired for her beauty and independence.
Septimus Harding
The former Warden of Hiram's Hospital and Eleanor Bold's father.
Madeline Stanhope
A beautiful and enigmatic woman, known as Signora Neroni.
Mr. Arabin
A scholarly and reserved clergyman, later the Dean of Barchester.
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