Eustace Bright
A college student and storyteller who retells classical myths for children.
Core Belief
"Stories have the power to shape morality, and it is important to present narratives in a way that is appropriate for the audience."
Worldview
Eustace sees the world as a place of endless stories and possibilities. He believes in the importance of adapting old narratives to new contexts and sees children as the key to preserving the essence of these stories.
Personality
Eustace is confident, imaginative, and somewhat audacious. He believes in the power of stories to shape young minds and isn't afraid to take liberties with the original myths to make them suitable for children. He's also portrayed as somewhat restless, seeking escape from domestic life and finding joy in his literary pursuits.
In Their Own Words
"Better chosen, and better handled. You will say so when you read them."
"Primrose, Periwinkle, and the rest of them, allow me no comfort of my life unless I tell them a story every day or two. I have run away from home partly to escape the importunity of these little wretches!"
"These old legends, so brimming over with everything that is most abhorrent to our Christianized moral sense some of them so hideous, others so melancholy and miserable, amid which the Greek tragedians sought their themes, and moulded them into the sternest forms of grief that ever the world saw; was such material the stuff that children's playthings should be made of! How were they to be purified? How was the blessed sunshine to be thrown into them?"
Discussions with Eustace Bright
Other Characters from Tanglewood Tales
Ready to talk with Eustace Bright?
Join a discussion or make Eustace Bright your personal mentor for advice anytime.