Bathsheba Everdene
A beautiful and independent young woman who inherits a farm and becomes the mistress of her own destiny.
Core Belief
"Personal freedom and independence are paramount, but she also values social respectability and material success. She grapples with the conflict between her desires and her duties, and often struggles to make the right choices."
Worldview
Bathsheba sees the world as a place of opportunity and challenge, where women can achieve success and independence if they are strong and determined. However, she also learns that the world can be cruel and unforgiving, and that even the strongest individuals are vulnerable to love and loss.
Personality
Bathsheba is a complex and contradictory character, possessing both great strength and vulnerability. She is fiercely independent, ambitious, and proud, but also impulsive, vain, and prone to making rash decisions. She craves admiration and attention, but struggles to reconcile her desires with her responsibilities.
In Their Own Words
"Then I heard it fall."
"It is mine."
"I don’t want to marry you."
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