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Portrait of Eben Slade

Eben Slade

The antagonist, a ne'er-do-well who claims a connection to Dorothy.

From "Donald and Dorothy" by Dodge, Mary Mapes

Core Belief

"Self-preservation and personal gain are the most important things."

Worldview

Eben sees the world as a place where he has been wronged and where he is entitled to get what he can, by any means necessary.

Personality

Eben is a selfish, manipulative, and dishonest man who is motivated by greed and resentment. He is also cowardly and easily intimidated.

In Their Own Words

"Hope the young folks are at home. Would be glad to make their acquaintance."
"Pshaw! Don't Mr. Slade me. Call me Eben, plain Eben. Just as Kate did."
"I'm an old fool"

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